(Translated by Google) Of the three different types of churches in Lalibela, this one belongs to those that are excavated in a rock wall (the other two types are those that take advantage of a natural cave and the monolithic ones - prayed in the rock and separated from it). It is not strange to see outside the churches, a kind of shacks made of uralite where the guardians of the temples sleep. (Original) De los tres tipos diferentes de iglesias que hay en Lalibela, ésta pertenece a las que se excavan en una pared de roca (los otros dos tipos son las que aprovechan una cueva natural y las monolíticas -oradadas en la roca y separadas de ella). No es extraño ver en el exterior de las iglesias, especie de chabolas hechas de uralita donde los guardas de los templos duermen.

(Translated by Google) For me, the prettiest after St. George's. Excavated in the middle of the rock, as if it were a pillar, with a cover that does not leave indifferent. (Original) Para mí, la más bonita después de la de St. George. Excavada en medio de la roca, como si fuera un pilar, con una portada que no deja indiferente.

Incredible scenery and history...Enjoyable ecperience..

(Translated by Google) This small church has been built, with the appearance of a pillar, in the middle of a cave. The interior, although small, is divided into three naves, the central one being higher than the lateral ones. One of the wonders of Lalibela. (Original) Esta pequeña iglesia ha sido construida, con la apariencia de un pilar, en medio de una cueva. El interior, aunque pequeño, está dividido en tres naves, siendo la central más alta que las laterales. Una de las maravillas de Lalibela.

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.

Historical

Superb

The series of churches brings wonder to your mind on how people could have devised and organized such construction hundreds of years ago with a chisel and hammer. The size is astonishing.

Hewn into a rock face, Bet Abba Libanos is unique among Lalibela’s churches because only the roof and floor remain attached to the strata.

The red colour of this rock church is impressive and aesthetic to the eyes of the tourist. Entrance is grand from outside but simple inside with nothing much left.

(Translated by Google) "African Petra" (Original) ｢アフリカのペトラ｣

Great work of art.

The church is covered with an ugly metal hangar.

(Translated by Google) A church with fantastic work. Although not fully detached from the mountain the effect remains very beautiful (Original) Uma igreja com trabalho fantástico. Apesar de não ser totalmente destacada da montanha o efeito continua a ser muito belo

(Translated by Google) It begins to crack under the weight of the rock above which symbolizes Jesus carrying La Croix, hope that it will be restored quickly. Built by a priest from ancient and Christian Syria alone according to legend, the king lalibela did not participate in this construction In the rocks. Try to see a mass, the atmosphere is very spiritual. (Original) Elle commence à craquer sous le poids du rocher au dessus qui symbolise jesus portant La Croix, espérons que ça sera restauré rapidement. Bâtis par un prêtre venu de la Syrie ancienne et chrétienne à lui seul selon la légende, le roi lalibela n'a pas participé à cette construction Dans les rochers. Essayer d'y voir une messe, l'ambiance est très spirituelle.

(Translated by Google) One of the impressive churches of Lalibela (Original) L'une des églises impressionnantes de Lalibela

(Translated by Google) Very interesting (Original) Sehr interessant

(Translated by Google) Beautiful underground church carved into the rock by the characteristic forms. It has many finely carved friezes and is unfortunately covered by a hideous metal sheet roof that greatly attenuates its suggestion. I really can not understand how it could afford a solution so horrible .. However approaching retains all its charm and even the interior of modest dimensions is particularly striking ... (Original) Bellissima chiesa ipogea scavata nella roccia dalle forme caratteristiche. Presenta molti fregi finemente scolpiti ed è purtroppo coperta da un orrendo tetto metallico in lamiera che ne attenua molto la suggestione. Non riesco davvero a capire come si sia potuto permettere una soluzione così orrenda.. Comunque avvicinandosi mantiene tutto il suo fascino e anche l'interno, di modeste dimensioni è particolarmente suggestivo...

Cool!

beautiful

Now this place in my wish lists !