Whether you want to offer up a prayer or learn a little about the building's history, Bet Meskel is a worthy site to explore. Check to see if this revered place is open to tourists to experience the calmness it offers inside.
You'll have sightseeing choices galore when visiting Lalibela. Bet Meskel is a good place to kick off here, but there are plenty of other fine sights to experience. Church of St. George, Bet Maryam, and Rock-Hewn Churches are close to the house of prayer and will fill in your day nicely.