Rock-hewn church groups
The churches are gathered in two main groups, with one more standing apart, each set into trenches and courtyards cut straight down from the hillside.
Minimalist map poster · Ethiopia
Lalibela Map Poster & Print
12.0322° N / 39.0476° E
A highland town on terraced slopes, its paths curving around churches cut downward into solid rock.
- What you see is exactly what you get
- Up to 7,200 × 10,800 px · 300 DPI
- PNG + print-ready PDF
- No watermark
One city, five moods
Lalibela in every style
Tap a style to see it on the wall. Every style costs the same — printed, framed or as HD files.
Actual pixels · 24 × 36″ print filePrint-sharp
Every street in Lalibela, razor sharp
This is a 100% crop of the real print file. Every poster — printed, framed or downloaded — is rendered on our servers at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 pixels, so even the smallest lanes stay crisp on a 24 × 36″ print.
On the wall
Lalibela at home
The map
About this Lalibela map poster
Lalibela sits at around 2,500 metres in the Lasta highlands of Amhara, on a slope below steep, eroded mountains. Its houses and lanes follow the contours of the hillside, stepping up and down in irregular terraces, and roads wind in from the surrounding valleys rather than meeting in any regular grid.
The town is known for its eleven medieval churches carved from the rock, attributed to King Lalibela of the Zagwe dynasty around the late twelfth and early thirteenth centuries and inscribed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 1978. A channel running between the church groups is named the Jordan, part of a design often read as a new Jerusalem.
A Lalibela map poster shows these features in an unusual way: the churches sit below the surrounding ground, so they appear as small, sharply defined shapes set into the fabric of the town. Around them, the looser pattern of paths, homes and open land spreads across the slope toward the valleys below.
- Population
- 39,000
- Coordinates
- 12.0322° N / 39.0476° E
- Elevation
- 2481 m
- Time zone
- Addis Ababa
- Region
- Lalibela, Ethiopia
Bete Giyorgis
The Church of Saint George, carved in the shape of a cross and standing on its own, is one of the most recognisable forms on any plan of the town.
Hillside streets
Lanes and footpaths climb and curve across the slope, following the ground instead of a grid, so the town's outline stays irregular and organic.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Lalibela
Add a date, a name or a line of your own, switch style, size or orientation.
The free preview is low-resolution with a watermark. Prints and HD files are rendered at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 px, without a watermark.
Why Lalibela
A map that means something
Lalibela is a place people remember for a lifetime, whether they came for a pilgrimage such as Genna, the Ethiopian Christmas, or on a long journey through the highlands. The map holds that memory in a restrained form suited to a study or entrance hall.
Add the date of your visit, a family name or a line of your own to the title and subtitle, and keep the coordinates as they are or edit them. Choose Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand for the final look.
Order the Lalibela posterWhat's in the HD download300 DPINo watermarkPNG + PDF
| Print size | Resolution | Files |
|---|---|---|
| 30 × 40 cm11.8 × 15.7″ | 3,543 × 4,724 px | PNG · PDF |
| 29.7 × 42 cm (A3)11.7 × 16.5″ | 3,508 × 4,961 px | PNG · PDF |
| 42 × 59.4 cm (A2)16.5 × 23.4″ | 4,961 × 7,016 px | PNG · PDF |
| 45.7 × 61 cm18 × 24″ | 5,400 × 7,200 px | PNG · PDF |
| 50 × 70 cm19.7 × 27.6″ | 5,906 × 8,268 px | PNG · PDF |
| 61 × 91.4 cm24 × 36″ | 7,200 × 10,800 px | PNG · PDF |
For comparison, the free preview is 900 px wide, watermarked and meant for screens. The HD files have up to 8× the resolution in each direction and print cleanly at full poster size.
Lalibela map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Lalibela poster?
Pick a style at the top of the page, then choose Printed Poster — a size and, if you like, a frame — or Digital HD Files. Checkout takes one step, and your order page updates as soon as the payment goes through.
What is the printed Lalibela poster like?
It is printed on premium 200 gsm matte paper in one of six sizes, from 30 × 40 cm to 24 × 36″. Printed posters start at $39, shipping included.
Can I order the Lalibela poster framed?
Yes. Choose a solid wood frame in black, white, natural oak or dark wood. It comes with shatterproof glazing and is ready to hang. Framed posters start at $99, shipping included.
How long does delivery take, and what does it cost?
Shipping is free to 60+ countries. Each poster is printed by the nearest of our print partners in 30+ countries and usually arrives in 3–7 business days. You can follow the status and tracking under My Orders. A few countries take 2–5 weeks, and where we don't ship yet, the site tells you before you pay.
What if my poster arrives damaged?
Send us a photo within 14 days of delivery and we will reprint it for free or refund you.
Can I add our names or a date to the Lalibela poster?
Yes. In the editor on this page, change the title, the subtitle and the coordinates line to anything you like, and pick a style and size. Printed, framed and digital orders all use exactly your design.
What do I get with the digital HD files?
For $9 you get 300 DPI PNG and print-ready PDF files in all six sizes, without a watermark, to print anywhere. Not sure yet? Download a free watermarked preview first.
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