Lalibela Airport

Lalibela Airport is 23 Km from town. The town of Lalibela was formerly known as Roha, but changed its name after King Lalibela came to power. Lalibela was born as the youngest son from the royal line of the Zagwe Dynasty. This dynasty was established in the high plateaus of Wollo, after the downfall of the Axumite Empire.

Here, any visitor can see the rock hewn churches of

• Bete Medhane Alem (House of the world savior)33m long, 23.5m wide and 11m high
• Bete Genette Mariam (house of St. marry)15m long, 11m wide and 10m high
• Bete Amanuel (House of Emanuel)
• Bete Giorgis (House of St. George)

These mysterious and wonderful churches were built by King Lalibella and his successors. These churches are connected by tunnels and passage ways. They are freely standing and only attached to their bases. These monolithic churches have aisles two to five and have flat ceilings