
Rock-hewn churches of Tigray
In Northernmost Ethiopia, explore more of this African nation’s incredible architecture and archaeological significance.
The monolithic churches of Ethiopia’s Gheralta Mountains have been carved in some of the remotest parts of the Tigray region, and include the extraordinary and much-photographed church of St. George (Bet Giorgis).
It’s a strenuous trek but rewarded by one of the most spiritually satisfying things to do in Ethiopia. This rugged landscape is ‘jaw-dropping’, whichever way you look at it.