Church of Saint George - Lalibela

Church of Saint George - Lalibela


The Church of Saint George is a monolithic church in Lalibela, Amhara Region, Ethiopia. It is the most well known and last built (early thirteenth century) of the eleven churches in the Lalibela area, and has been referred to as the "Eighth Wonder of the World". The dimensions of the complex are 25 meters by 25 meters by 30 meters and there is a small baptismal pool outside the church, which stands in an artificial trench.