Bete Giyorgis

About

A surreal rock-hewn church, chiseled from a single stone over 800 years ago.

Why go

• One of the most extraordinary architectural masterpieces i’ve ever seen
• One of the most surreal and unforgettable places i’ve ever visited
• Awe-inspiring

Must try

• Visit Bete Giyorgis
• See the cross shape from above

Pro tips

• Carved from a single rock, odozgo prema dole
• Roof is level with the ground
• Located in a deep carved trench of ~15 meters
• Dig down over 40 feet to create a hollow cube shape
• Secret entrance down here

Good to know

• Built to protect and hide holy sites from invaders

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Rating

4.8 / 5 (376 reviews)