Bethlehem

Travel Guide

Photo by Leo Li
Photo by Leo Li
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Photo by Mary Jasmine
Photo by Mary Jasmine
Photo by Mary Jasmine
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Photo by Ewelina Wojtanowska
Photo by Maria Williams
Photo by Maria Williams

Where to stay in Bethlehem

Visiting the Dead Sea is a must when visiting Israel and surrounding areas. The Dead Sea is the lowest place on earth, at 410 meters below sea level! Tip: do not shave 12-24 hours before entering the sea and avoid contact with the eyes. Both will cause intense burning

Beit Jala

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Beit Jala and surrounding area, you can visit Rachel's Tomb and Manger Square.

Beit Jala

Popular places to visit

The birthplace of Jesus Christ - Church of the Nativity

Church of the Nativity

4.5/5(207 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Bethlehem with a stop at Church of the Nativity. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens, or seek out the local tours.

Church of the Nativity
The iconic Armored Dove of Peace, by famed graffiti artist, Banksy. Unfortunately, Maha Saca, the founder of the Palestinian Heritage Center, is currently at a war of her own with the renter of the next shop who insists on parking his van in front of the Peace Dove. So my picture of it is not great. She, the sassy lady she is, had us write a letter of our disappointment to the shop owner and leave it on his car. Banksy stayed with Mrs. Saca for 3 days while in Palestine, and the Peace Dove was his last installation before leaving. He went over several ideas with Mrs. Saca before finally agreeing on the piece she approved of. Despite gov influenced fears, Palestine turned out to be a fascinating country full of wonderful welcoming people. I highly recommend anyone in the area to go. If you do make your way over, here is the name and contact info for our taxi driver who I know would love to show you around: Loui Skoda, email: loui_skoda2009@yahoo.com, cell: 00972598303603

Palestinian Heritage Center

You can study the exhibits at Palestinian Heritage Center, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Bethlehem. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens, or seek out the local tours.

Palestinian Heritage Center
Omar Mosque opposite to the Church of Nativity, Christmas Eve and Celebrating Mawlid Al-Nabi #BestOf5

Mosque of Omar

You can find out about the history of Bethlehem with a trip to Mosque of Omar. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens, or seek out the local tours.

Mosque of Omar

Rachel's Tomb

You can learn about the history of Bethlehem with a trip to Rachel's Tomb. Make time for the shops and local tours in this culturally rich area.

Rachel's Tomb

Manger Square

4.5/5(6 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Bethlehem with a stop at Manger Square. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens, or seek out the local tours.

Manger Square

Milk Grotto

Learn about the local history of Bethlehem when you spend time at Milk Grotto. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens, or seek out the local tours.

Milk Grotto

Reviews of Bethlehem

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5/5 - Excellent

Jeffrey&Nadine

A place not to be missed, regardless of your spiritual inclinations.

5/5 - Excellent

ZakariaandSamar

Great city to spen vacation time

4/5 - Good

emil

not this hotel