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Sanctuary Bethlehem
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151 reviews
#5 of 25 things to do in Bethlehem
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Restaurants
111 within 5 kms
Al Sufara Restaurant
186
0.2 km₱ • Fast Food • Grill • Street Food
Afteem
562
0.1 km₱ • Mediterranean • Middle Eastern • Vegetarian Friendly
The Square Restaurant & Coffee Shop
167
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Bab idDeir Gallery & Kitchen
47
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Fawda Restaurant & Cafe
64
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Peace Center Restaurant
98
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Astoria Cocktail Room
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0.4 km₱₱ - ₱₱₱ • Bar • Mediterranean • European
Singer Cafe
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0.9 km₱₱ - ₱₱₱ • Cafe • International • Vegetarian Friendly
Wijalamar
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IL Cantico
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Attractions
331 within 10 kms
The Church of St. Catherine
272
24 mHistoric Sites • Ancient Ruins
Church of the Nativity
2,370
27 mHistoric Sites • Religious Sites
Cave of St. Jerome
69
46 mReligious Sites
Blessings Gift Shop and The Olive Wood Factory
413
0.2 kmFactory Outlets
Milk Grotto
455
0.2 kmPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Mosque of Omar
44
89 mReligious Sites
Manger Square
4
0.1 kmPoints of Interest & Landmarks • Historic Walking Areas
Syriac Orthodox Church of the Virgin Mary
0.4 kmChurches & Cathedrals
Christmas Lutheran Church
1
0.6 kmChurches & Cathedrals
Carmel of the Holy Child Jesus
26
0.7 kmHistoric Sites • Religious Sites
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Bluebellplasnewydd
Cardiff, UK1,642 contributions
Important Shrine
Nov 2022
The Church of the Nativity is an important Christian destination. The church itself is pleasant but everyone will want to queue to enter the crypt and site of the birth of Jesus. Be prepared for a long wait in this Greek Orthodox church.
Written 18 December 2022
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ChrisThomasTravels
Manama, Bahrain570 contributions
Spiritual
Dec 2019
A must visit! Beautifully serene, suggest getting here as early as possible to avoid the crowds. As one of the holiest sites in the world, this area can quickly become packed with fellow pilgrims.
Written 12 November 2020
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Flore
Arad, Romania1,652 contributions
Find out if the authorities have not closed the access because of the COVID19 virus!
Feb 2020
Millions of Christians around the world come on pilgrimage, at least in the two places - the Church of Nativity in Bethlehem and the Church of Holy Sepulture in Old Jerusalem. If access is not forbidden in the Church of Nativity, then be prepared to spend 2-3 hours in this place. You will don t regret! It is interesting that the church is used by both Catholics and Orthodox, there are separate entrances, but you can access through any of them.
Written 6 March 2020
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Licey7
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic791 contributions
A must visit
Jan 2020 • Family
This is one of the main attraction at Bethlehem, if you’re a Chist follower do not miss this place. It is a must visit.
Written 6 January 2020
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Steve57C
Dudley, UK1,404 contributions
Amazing
Dec 2019 • Couples
Set inside the church of the nativity this is a truly amazing experience, Can be long queues but worth the wait.
Written 22 December 2019
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AJ S
Ann Arbor, MI390 contributions
Spiritual
Dec 2018
Sanctuary Bethlehem is one the must see places in Bethlehem. Expect long lines, unfortunately some individuals are willing to get around these lines. Overall, it is experience you will never forget.
Written 25 November 2019
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Marian P
Bucharest, Romania102 contributions
The Holiness and Serenity...
Apr 2019 • Friends
I repeat: personally, do not agree/like to share deep inside experiences while facing a sacred/holy/blessed religious landmark... But there are signs and Mark's which empower any one, believer or not...
Written 24 September 2019
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Basilis Lagios
Patras, Greece128 contributions
Amazing experience
Mar 2019 • Solo
The church of Nativity is an amazing experience for all people! Above the cave of Jesus Christ birth, there is the temple of Nativity! In the cave, there is the birthplace of Jesus Christ, which at the top has the star of Bethlehem! A little patience is needed, to go down to the cave, into which one enters after descending the 13 stairs that has! The cave is lit only by candles! The only negative thing is that each morning, at 7 o'clock, the divine liturgy of the Greek priests must be ended, because then, the Armenian priests do the same!
Written 20 July 2019
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Troy S
Philadelphia, PA141 contributions
Must see
Nov 2018
An experience we will never forget. Be prepared for lines and small spaces. No problems crossing the borders. Don't need more that half day to see everything
Written 9 May 2019
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healthspacritic
Washington DC, District of Columbia, USA197 contributions
Beautiful
Apr 2019 • Couples
You can't come to Bethlehem without visiting. A beautiful, historic significant spot. Don't be turned off by the long lines. It is worth the wait.
Written 22 April 2019
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