Guidebook to Bethlehem
Religious
Iglesia de la Natividad
The place where the Holy Family found refuge during the Massacre of the Innocents, before fleeting to Egypt.
The name comes from the story of a "drop of milk" of the Virgin Mary fell on the floor, then the cave changed its colour to white.
The place is visited by people in hope of healing infertility. It's a place where prayers are miraculously answered.
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Milk Grotto Church
The place where the Holy Family found refuge during the Massacre of the Innocents, before fleeting to Egypt.
The name comes from the story of a "drop of milk" of the Virgin Mary fell on the floor, then the cave changed its colour to white.
The place is visited by people in hope of healing infertility. It's a place where prayers are miraculously answered.
A Greek Orthodox monastery overlooking the Kidron Valley halfway between the Old City of Jerusalem and the Dead Sea, within the Bethlehem Governorate, Palestine.
The monastery was founded by Sabbas the Sanctified in the year 483. Today, the now houses around 20 monks. It is considered to be one of the oldest inhabited monasteries in the world, and still maintains many of its ancient traditions. One in particular is the restriction on women entering the main compound. The only building that women can enter is the Women's Tower, near the main entrance.
Mar Saba Monastery
A Greek Orthodox monastery overlooking the Kidron Valley halfway between the Old City of Jerusalem and the Dead Sea, within the Bethlehem Governorate, Palestine.
The monastery was founded by Sabbas the Sanctified in the year 483. Today, the now houses around 20 monks. It is considered to be one of the oldest inhabited monasteries in the world, and still maintains many of its ancient traditions. One in particular is the restriction on women entering the main compound. The only building that women can enter is the Women's Tower, near the main entrance.
Saint George's Monastery of Wadi al Qelt is a cliff-hanging complex, first established around AD 500, with its ancient chapel and gardens, is active and inhabited by Greek Orthodox monks.
Monastic life began around 420 CE with a few monks who sought the desert experience of the prophets, and settled around a cave where they believed Elijah was fed by ravens (1 Kings 17:5-6). Hermits living in caves in nearby cliffs would meet in the monastery for a weekly mass and communal meal.
Definitely a site worth visiting.
Wadi Qelt
Saint George's Monastery of Wadi al Qelt is a cliff-hanging complex, first established around AD 500, with its ancient chapel and gardens, is active and inhabited by Greek Orthodox monks.
Monastic life began around 420 CE with a few monks who sought the desert experience of the prophets, and settled around a cave where they believed Elijah was fed by ravens (1 Kings 17:5-6). Hermits living in caves in nearby cliffs would meet in the monastery for a weekly mass and communal meal.
Definitely a site worth visiting.
"Shepherds' Field - Beit Sahour is associated with the place where the angel Gabriel appeared to the shepherds and informed them of Jesus’ birth.
The Shepherds’ Fields is located, in an area known in Arabic as Siyar el-Ghanam, meaning ‘sheep’s croft.’ On the site there are three underground caves and archeological ruins of an olive press, stables, and a Byzantine monastery, that was probably destroyed in 614AD by the Persians. In 1950, a modern Church designed by the Italian architect Antonio Barluzzi was built on the site. The Monastery aims to resemble shepherd’s tent with its shape."
Shepherd's Field Church
"Shepherds' Field - Beit Sahour is associated with the place where the angel Gabriel appeared to the shepherds and informed them of Jesus’ birth.
The Shepherds’ Fields is located, in an area known in Arabic as Siyar el-Ghanam, meaning ‘sheep’s croft.’ On the site there are three underground caves and archeological ruins of an olive press, stables, and a Byzantine monastery, that was probably destroyed in 614AD by the Persians. In 1950, a modern Church designed by the Italian architect Antonio Barluzzi was built on the site. The Monastery aims to resemble shepherd’s tent with its shape."
Christmas Lutheran Church
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The Nativity Church of Bethlehem, the place where our lord Jesus Christ was born. Every day hundreds of tourists from all over the world visit this holy place. Come see the church after it has been restored for the first time in 100s of years. The newly discovered colden angels wall mosaics, and original flooring mosaics, and restored timber roof structure and the underground cave where it's believed that Jesus christ was born in. Whether you're a believer or an admirer of historical architecture, the Nativity Church of Bethlehem is worth the visit.
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Iglesia de la Natividad
The Nativity Church of Bethlehem, the place where our lord Jesus Christ was born. Every day hundreds of tourists from all over the world visit this holy place. Come see the church after it has been restored for the first time in 100s of years. The newly discovered colden angels wall mosaics, and original flooring mosaics, and restored timber roof structure and the underground cave where it's believed that Jesus christ was born in. Whether you're a believer or an admirer of historical architecture, the Nativity Church of Bethlehem is worth the visit.
The three ancient pools of king Solomon that date back to the ancient times of the 2nd century BC, that once served as a water reservoir and watered all of the Bethlehem and Jerusalem area.
Solomon's Pools
The three ancient pools of king Solomon that date back to the ancient times of the 2nd century BC, that once served as a water reservoir and watered all of the Bethlehem and Jerusalem area.
Battir's beautiful historical masonry terraces and water spring, a location on the UNESCO's world cultural heritage list. The landscape and scenery there is magical and breathtaking. Pure serenity away from the city noise. Hike the trail from Al Makhrour to Battir, and then enjoy lunch at one of Battir's famous restaurants where you can enjoy their verity of traditional local food and the beautiful scenery and calming sounds of nature.
Battir
Battir's beautiful historical masonry terraces and water spring, a location on the UNESCO's world cultural heritage list. The landscape and scenery there is magical and breathtaking. Pure serenity away from the city noise. Hike the trail from Al Makhrour to Battir, and then enjoy lunch at one of Battir's famous restaurants where you can enjoy their verity of traditional local food and the beautiful scenery and calming sounds of nature.
The sealed gardens at Artas monastery - "A picturesque stone bridge stretching over the verdant Artas Valley leading to the monastery called (aljanna Al moqfala)"
The site is traditionally associated with the garden of Solomon, which he was said to visit each morning at dawn."
Artas Village, the monastery, the water spring and the people- a magical place that will capture you!
ARTAS MONASTERY
The sealed gardens at Artas monastery - "A picturesque stone bridge stretching over the verdant Artas Valley leading to the monastery called (aljanna Al moqfala)"
The site is traditionally associated with the garden of Solomon, which he was said to visit each morning at dawn."
Artas Village, the monastery, the water spring and the people- a magical place that will capture you!
Correct name: Al Makhrour.
The natural landscape country side of Beit Jala,?Palestine. This natural area contains beautiful natural Palestinian scenery as well as hiking trails connecting the city of Beit Jala with Battir, that is considered a world heritage site.
Wadi Helets
Correct name: Al Makhrour.
The natural landscape country side of Beit Jala,?Palestine. This natural area contains beautiful natural Palestinian scenery as well as hiking trails connecting the city of Beit Jala with Battir, that is considered a world heritage site.
Star Street
Nabi Musa
Herodyon National Park
Food Scene
Enjoy the quality of the best Palestinian falafel and hummos near the manger Square of Bethlehem.
Afteem Restaurant
Enjoy the quality of the best Palestinian falafel and hummos near the manger Square of Bethlehem.
Warshe Pub
Rewined M&D
Black Pepper
Hosh Jasmin Jala Jungle
Cava Steak and Wine 🥩🍷
Neighborhoods
Walk the pilgrimage route of the historical Star street if Bethlehem, where it is said that the pilligrams followed the night star towards where Joseph and mother Mary were shelteredn the cave where our lord Jesus Christ was born. The historical path goes through the old city of Bethlehem, portraying the beautiful old houses of Bethlehem, and walking under the historical entrance arch of Bethlehem, the Zarara arch, leading into the manger Square and the Nativity Church. The path is especially unique during Christmas time where the street is decorated with beautiful lights leading up to the heart of the church, and not to forget the vibrant scouts parades the day before Christmas.
Manger Street
Manger StreetWalk the pilgrimage route of the historical Star street if Bethlehem, where it is said that the pilligrams followed the night star towards where Joseph and mother Mary were shelteredn the cave where our lord Jesus Christ was born. The historical path goes through the old city of Bethlehem, portraying the beautiful old houses of Bethlehem, and walking under the historical entrance arch of Bethlehem, the Zarara arch, leading into the manger Square and the Nativity Church. The path is especially unique during Christmas time where the street is decorated with beautiful lights leading up to the heart of the church, and not to forget the vibrant scouts parades the day before Christmas.
Beit Jala a neighboring city to Bethlehem. If you're there don't forget to visit the Church of Saint Nicholas, the intercessor of Beit Jala, and see the underground ancient caves. Don't miss the Makhrour area, the rural landscape of Beit Jala, a good place for a hike, family time and a meal.
Bayt Jala
Beit Jala a neighboring city to Bethlehem. If you're there don't forget to visit the Church of Saint Nicholas, the intercessor of Beit Jala, and see the underground ancient caves. Don't miss the Makhrour area, the rural landscape of Beit Jala, a good place for a hike, family time and a meal.
Cultural
History lover, seeker of truth or modern street art lover; this pop-up location created by the one and only anonymous England-based street artist Banksy, is a peice of art extracted from the pages of history regularly updated by new additions. The experience there is worth the visit evry time you're in Bethlehem. Go there for a dose of history or fine music and a cup of tea with friends , you won't regret your time.
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Hotel The Walled Off
History lover, seeker of truth or modern street art lover; this pop-up location created by the one and only anonymous England-based street artist Banksy, is a peice of art extracted from the pages of history regularly updated by new additions. The experience there is worth the visit evry time you're in Bethlehem. Go there for a dose of history or fine music and a cup of tea with friends , you won't regret your time.
Dar AlMajus Community Home, by Pro Terra Sancta
Dar Al Sabagh
Palestinian Heritage Center
Manger StreetExperience
Mar Muerto