Biete Meskel, Lalibela

Name: Biete Meskel
Address: Lalibela, Ethiopia

#9 among attractions in Lalibela

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Biete Meskel is an Orthodox underground monolith church carved into rock. It is located in Lalibela, Ethiopia. The edifice was built during the Kingdom of Axum. It is part of UNESCO World Heritage Site at Lalibela. ()

Coordinates: 12°2'2"N, 39°2'36"E

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Nearby attractions include: Church of Saint George, Biete Medhane Alem, Monolithic church, Biete Gabriel-Rufael.

~1170 ftSW
Unique monolithic stone church
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Biete Medhane Alem, Lalibela
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~1150 ftSW
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Monolithic church, Lalibela
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~1060 ftS
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Biete Gabriel-Rufael, Lalibela
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~100 ftSW
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Biete Maryam, Lalibela
1 min walk • Biete Maryam, an architectural marvel, is nestled in the historic city of Lalibela, Ethiopia. As one of the eleven monolithic churches carved out of rock in the 12th and 13th centuries, Biete Maryam holds the distinction of being among the most revered.
~1150 ftSE
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Biete Abba Libanos, Lalibela
6 min walk • Biete Abba Libanos is an underground rock-cut monolith Orthodox church located in Lalibela, Ethiopia. It was built during the Kingdom of Axum. It is part of UNESCO World Heritage Site at Lalibela.
~1130 ftSE
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Biete Qeddus Mercoreus, Lalibela
6 min walk • Biete Qeddus Mercoreus is an underground Orthodox rock-cut monolith church located in Lalibela, Ethiopia. It was built during the Kingdom of Axum. It is part of UNESCO World Heritage Site at Lalibela. Biete Qeddus Mercoreus may be a former prison because of ankle shackles found there.
~70 ftS
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Biete Amanuel, Lalibela
1 min walk • Biete Amanuel is an underground Orthodox monolith rock-cut church located in Lalibela, Ethiopia. The edifice was built during the Kingdom of Axum. It is part of UNESCO World Heritage Site at Lalibela. Biete Amanuel is possibly the former royal chapel.
~890 ftSE
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Biete Lehem, Lalibela
5 min walk • Biete Lehem is an underground monolith church carved into rock. It is located in Lalibela, Ethiopia. It was created during the Kingdom of Axum. It is part of UNESCO World Heritage Site at Lalibela. The name Biete Lehem is from Bethlehem Hebrew: בֵּית לֶחֶם.

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Which popular attractions are close to Biete Meskel?

Nearby attractions include Biete Amanuel, Lalibela (1 min walk), Biete Maryam, Lalibela (1 min walk), Biete Medhane Alem, Lalibela (1 min walk), Biete Lehem, Lalibela (5 min walk).