Lalibela
Eleven rock-hewn churches carved from the earth in the 13th century make Lalibela one of Ethiopia's most sacred towns, ranked second only to Aksum among the country's holy cities. The churches — including the cross-shaped Bete Giyorgis and the largest, Bete Medhane Alem — draw Ethiopian Orthodox pilgrims and visitors year-round, with Christmas celebrations on 29 Tahsas among the most significant. Set high in the mountains of the Amhara region, the town has a walkable centre with cafés and restaurants.
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- Population39,100
- Nearest water from center 6.7 km4.2 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 8.1 km5.0 mi
Nearest airports
Lalibela: quick answers
Where is Lalibela?
Lalibela is in Ethiopia.
How do you get to Lalibela?
The nearest airport is Girany Amba (LLI), about 40 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Lalibela?
The warmest month is May, averaging 20°C69°F across day and night; the coolest is August, at 16°C61°F. The wettest month is August, with about 545 mm21.5 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Lalibela?
OpenStreetMap lists 4 museums, 25 restaurants and 14 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.