Biete Amanuel, Lalibela

Name: Biete Amanuel
Address: Lalibela, Ethiopia

#10 among attractions in Lalibela

Church

Gallery (1)

Map

Map

Facts and practical information

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. ()

Local name: ቤተ አማኑኤል Coordinates: 12°2'1"N, 39°2'36"E

Address

Lalibela Ethiopia

ContactAdd

Social media

Add

Lalibela

Day trips

Biete Amanuel – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~1120 ftSW
Unique monolithic stone church
Church of Saint George, Lalibela
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Ethiopian highlands lies the Church of Saint George, an architectural marvel carved directly into the bedrock of the city of Lalibela. This monolithic church, also known as Bete Giyorgis, is a pinnacle of rock-hewn craftsmanship and a...
~110 ftE
Church
Biete Medhane Alem, Lalibela
1 min walk • Biete Medhane Alem, located in the historic city of Lalibela, Ethiopia, stands as an architectural marvel and a testament to the devotion and skill of the medieval Ethiopian civilization. Carved directly from solid rock in the 12th century, it is the largest monolithic...
~1100 ftSW
Obelisk
Monolithic church, Lalibela
6 min walk • Nestled in the rugged mountains of northern Ethiopia lies an architectural marvel that has stood the test of time: the Monolithic Church of Lalibela. Carved directly into the rock, this church is not only a testament to human ingenuity but also a significant pilgrimage...
~990 ftSE
Church
Biete Gabriel-Rufael, Lalibela
5 min walk • Biete Gabriel-Rufael, a remarkable monolithic church, stands as a testament to the astounding architectural prowess of the 12th and 13th centuries in the historic city of Lalibela, Ethiopia. Carved directly into the bedrock, this church is part of a complex of eleven...
~70 ftW
Church
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.
~1090 ftSE
Church
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.
~1070 ftSE
Church
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 ftN
Church
Biete Meskel, Lalibela
1 min walk • 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.
~830 ftSE
Church
Biete Lehem, Lalibela
4 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Biete Amanuel?

Nearby attractions include Biete Maryam, Lalibela (1 min walk), Biete Meskel, Lalibela (1 min walk), Biete Medhane Alem, Lalibela (1 min walk), Biete Lehem, Lalibela (4 min walk).

Biete Amanuel, Lalibela

Facts and practical information

Lalibela plan & book

Biete Amanuel – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Biete Amanuel?