Church of St. George

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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.
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An Ethiopian Christmas morning where people make their way by foot to gather at this holy place. #Lalibela #Ethiopia

Lodging Near Church of St. George

Hilltop Lodge - Lalibela

Hilltop Lodge - Lalibela

4 out of 5
Getergi Street Lalibela Amhara
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The price is NZ$118 per night from 17 Mar to 18 Mar
NZ$118
per night
17 Mar - 18 Mar
Stay at this lodge in Lalibela. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Lalibela World Cultural Centre and Bet Gabriel-Rufael ...
Wir hatten als Gruppe von Freunden einen ganz zauberhaften Empfang, absolut freundliche Mitarbeiter hießen uns mit einem Getränk willkommen, wir haben uns sofort wohl und sicher gefühlt. Das Zimmer war toll, sauber, schickes Bad und ein wirklich atemberaubender Blick ins Tal. Auf der Terasse haben ...

Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026

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Harbe Hotel

Harbe Hotel

3 out of 5
Kebele 02 Lalibela
The price is NZ$90 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
NZ$90
per night
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lalibela. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Lalibela World Cultural Centre and Bet ...
Nice hotel and friendly and helpful staff. Basic service and clean.

Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026

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FikirandRay Lodge

FikirandRay Lodge

4 out of 5
Bete Georgis Lalibela Amhara
The price is NZ$69 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
NZ$69
per night
23 Mar - 24 Mar
Stay at this lodge in Lalibela. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Bet Uraiel and Bet Golgotha & Bet Mikael are located ...
I could not enjoy the property as for the 10 days that I was there most the time I was ill. I think this may have to do with the lack of deep cleaning. Hot water was also an issue. It took several request for a heater. The Wi-Fi never worked.

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2024

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