Regional sacred-site guide
Sacred sites in Amhara
Explore 12 sacred places in Amhara, Ethiopia, with a regional map and links to detailed site guides.
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Biete Abba Libanos
Inside Rock-Hewn Churches, Lalibela
Lalibela, Amhara, Ethiopia
Biete Abba Libanos, known as the House of Abbot Libanos, is one of the eleven medieval rock-hewn churches of Lalibela recognized by UNESCO....
Biete Amanuel
Inside Rock-Hewn Churches, Lalibela
Lalibela, Amhara, Ethiopia
Biete Amanuel, known as the House of Emmanuel, is one of the eleven medieval rock-hewn churches of Lalibela recognized by UNESCO. It belongs to the southern group....
Biete Denagel
Inside Rock-Hewn Churches, Lalibela
Lalibela, Amhara, Ethiopia
Biete Denagel, known as the House of Virgins, is one of the eleven medieval rock-hewn churches of Lalibela recognized by UNESCO. It belongs to the northern group....
Biete Gabriel Raphael
Inside Rock-Hewn Churches, Lalibela
Lalibela, Amhara, Ethiopia
Biete Gabriel Raphael, known as the House of Gabriel Raphael, is one of the eleven medieval rock-hewn churches of Lalibela recognized by UNESCO....
Biete Ghiorgis
Inside Rock-Hewn Churches, Lalibela
Lalibela, Amhara, Ethiopia
Biete Ghiorgis, known as the House of Saint George, is one of the eleven medieval rock-hewn churches of Lalibela recognized by UNESCO....
Biete Golgotha Mikael
Inside Rock-Hewn Churches, Lalibela
Lalibela, Amhara, Ethiopia
Biete Golgotha Mikael, known as the House of Golgotha Mikael, is one of the eleven medieval rock-hewn churches of Lalibela recognized by UNESCO....
Biete Lehem
Inside Rock-Hewn Churches, Lalibela
Lalibela, Amhara, Ethiopia
Biete Lehem, known as the House of Holy Bread, is one of the eleven medieval rock-hewn churches of Lalibela recognized by UNESCO. It belongs to the southern group....
Biete Mariam
Inside Rock-Hewn Churches, Lalibela
Lalibela, Amhara, Ethiopia
Biete Mariam, known as the House of Mary, is one of the eleven medieval rock-hewn churches of Lalibela recognized by UNESCO. It belongs to the northern group....
Biete Medhane Alem
Inside Rock-Hewn Churches, Lalibela
Lalibela, Amhara, Ethiopia
Biete Medhane Alem, known as the House of the Saviour of the World, is one of the eleven medieval rock-hewn churches of Lalibela recognized by UNESCO....
Biete Meskel
Inside Rock-Hewn Churches, Lalibela
Lalibela, Amhara, Ethiopia
Biete Meskel, known as the House of the Cross, is one of the eleven medieval rock-hewn churches of Lalibela recognized by UNESCO. It belongs to the northern group....
Biete Qeddus Mercoreus
Inside Rock-Hewn Churches, Lalibela
Lalibela, Amhara, Ethiopia
Biete Qeddus Mercoreus, known as the House of Saint Mercoreos, is one of the eleven medieval rock-hewn churches of Lalibela recognized by UNESCO....
Rock-Hewn Churches, Lalibela
ላሊበላ / Lalibela, Amhara, Ethiopia
In the Ethiopian highlands, eleven churches descend into volcanic rock rather than rise above it....
Key questions
Amhara sacred-site questions
How many sacred sites are listed in Amhara?
This regional guide currently includes 12 sacred sites in Amhara, Ethiopia.
Which traditions are represented in Amhara?
The most represented traditions in the current guide include Christianity.
Can I view Amhara sacred sites on a map?
Yes. Switch to map view to compare the listed places, then open a site page for coordinates and visiting context.