Biete AmanuelYemrehane KristosAbuna JosefAsheton Mariam MonasteryLasta MountainsWkro Mariyam
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Lalībela

Lalībela is a town in Amhara Region district, Ethiopia of about 11,152 people. Within 50 km by road there are 75 places to visit: 51 churches, 9 hill stations & viewpoints and 2 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Biete Amanuel, Biete Merkorios and Biete Gabriel-Rufael.

12.0322° N, 39.0476° EPop. 11,152

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Within 30 km49 places
Within 50 km75
Must-see9
Notable18
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Biete Amanuel, church near Lalībela
Must-see

Biete Amanuel

Church · 1 km

Biete Merkorios, church near Lalībela
Must-see

Biete Merkorios

Church · 1 km

Biete Gabriel-Rufael, church near Lalībela
Must-see

Biete Gabriel-Rufael

Church · 1 km

Places near Lalībela by type

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One day from Lalībela

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:06 pm

64 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Lalībela
  2. Lasta Mountainsviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Asheton Mariam Monasterymonastery · 30 min
  4. Abuna Josefviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Yemrehane Kristoschurch · 30 min
  6. Wkro Mariyamchurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Lalībela
Today’s loopLalībelaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Lalībela?

Biete Amanuel (church, about 1 km), Biete Merkorios (church, about 1 km), Biete Gabriel-Rufael (church, about 1 km), Rock-Hewn Churches, Lalibela (church, about 1 km), Biet Golgotha (church, about 1 km), Biet Mikael (church, about 1 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Lalībela?

75 places on Spotwander: 51 churches, 9 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 other attractions, 2 forts & heritage, 1 museum.

Which is the nearest church to Lalībela?

Biete Amanuel, about 1 km by road; Biete Qeddus Mercoreus (0 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Lalībela?

Lalibela, about 1 km by road; Lasta Mountains (5 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Lalībela?

Start in Lalībela, visit Lasta Mountains, then Asheton Mariam Monastery, then Abuna Josef, then Yemrehane Kristos, then Wkro Mariyam, and drive back — about 64 km by road in all.