Biet Ghiorgis Kirke

The medieval rock hewn churches of Lalibela are a world wonder by any definition. Carved out of the surrounding bedrock in the 12th & 13th centuries, the churches were intended to be a "New Jerusalem", an African Jerusalem. The greatest of these churches is the iconic Bete Giyorgis.

Today the 11 churches are part open air museum and part active pilgrimage destination for Ethiopians. The combination of the two help to firmly secure its place among greatest historic sites I have visited. 

#LifeAtExpedia #churches #ethiopia
The medieval rock hewn churches of Lalibela are a world wonder by any definition. Carved out of the surrounding bedrock in the 12th & 13th centuries, the churches were intended to be a "New Jerusalem", an African Jerusalem. The greatest of these churches is the iconic Bete Giyorgis.

Today the 11 churches are part open air museum and part active pilgrimage destination for Ethiopians. The combination of the two help to firmly secure its place among greatest historic sites I have visited. 

#LifeAtExpedia #churches #ethiopia
I arrived to Lalibela, Ethiopia, during the Timkat celebration, a few days ago.
I knew that I have to reach  Bete Giyorgis early in the morning,  in order to take good pictures of the amazing  rock-hewn monolithic church.
#History
An Ethiopian Christmas morning where people make their way by foot to gather at this holy place. #Lalibela #Ethiopia


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Bedste hoteltilbud i Biet Ghiorgis Kirke

Hilltop Lodge - Lalibela

Hilltop Lodge - Lalibela

3 out of 5
Getergi Street Lalibela Amhara
Hilltop Lodge - Lalibela
Sora Lodge Lalibela

Sora Lodge Lalibela

3 out of 5
Geterge Lalibela
Sora Lodge Lalibela
Lalibela Homestay

Lalibela Homestay

2.5 out of 5
Getrga Lalibela
Lalibela Homestay
Harbe Hotel

Harbe Hotel

3 out of 5
Kebele 02 Lalibela
Harbe Hotel
Lal Hotel and Spa

Lal Hotel and Spa

3 out of 5
Geterge Street, Kebelle 02 Lalibela
Lal Hotel and Spa
North View Hotel

North View Hotel

3 out of 5
Roha Keble, Geterge Lalibela Amhara Region
North View Hotel
Rock Land Guest House

Rock Land Guest House

3 out of 5
Lalibela Lalibela Amhara
Rock Land Guest House
Mezena Resort and Spa

Mezena Resort and Spa

3 out of 5
Amhara Regional States, North Wollo Lalibela
Mezena Resort and Spa
Degosach Eco Lodge

Degosach Eco Lodge

2.5 out of 5
On the road to Abune Yousef Park Lalibela
Degosach Eco Lodge
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