The Bete Giyorgis Amharic translation of St. George's Church is one of the rocky monolithic churches in Lalibela, Ethiopia. The church is a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1978. It is in the form of a Greek cross and there is a belief that after the construction of many rock-cut churches, St. George appeared to King Lalibela and instructed him to build a church in commemoration of the Saint which the King obeyed. Around the church, we can see the footprints of a horse that belonged to St George’s horse. On the outside, the church has trenches and entrance is through a smaller trench that further leads into the stairway to the interior of the church.
It was the last rock-hewn church put up in Lalibela and it is the most famous. Tourists embark on a journey to Bete Giyorgis to witness and marvel at the beautifully constructed rock architecture, some visit for spiritual renewal, and others to experience the cool calm environment. It is a major religious tourist site in Ethiopia that attracts people from all continents. Another fascinating fact about the inside of the church is two wooden boxes believed to hold the church treasures that are over 800 years old.
From Addis Ababa to Lalibela the flight is 1 hour and about USD 60 if you flew into Ethiopia with the Ethiopian Airlines and about USD 100 if you did not
A shuttle from Addis Ababa is about 13 hours at a fee of about USD 50
Morning
Sunday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Monday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Daily Break from: 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Waiting Time
No
Entrance Fee
Adults: USD 50
Children: USD 25 (9 to 13 years)
Time you can spend
1 to 3 hours
Weather
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