City
ላሊበላ
Culture & heritage
About ላሊበላ
Amhara — devout Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo community
Home to 11 monolithic rock-hewn churches carved from a single stone in the 12th century by King Lalibela — a UNESCO World Heritage site and a living "New Jerusalem" for Ethiopian Orthodox pilgrims, especially during Genna (Christmas) and Timket.
Highlights
- Bete Giyorgis (cross-shaped church)
- Genna pilgrimage
- Asheton Maryam monastery
- Honey wine (tej)