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Religious Sites in Bethlehem
Religious Sites in Bethlehem, Palestinian Territories
Religious Sites in Bethlehem
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- SmartTravelerMuar, Malaysia641 contributionsThe Nativity scene of contemporary Christmas happened in Bethlehem. There is a baby in a manger, Mary and Joseph, stable animals, the 3 Magi, and a shining star. We are in The Church of Nativity, the birthplace of Jesus, 2000 years ago.
Helena, the mother of Constantine built a Byzantine church over it. The Persians invaded but spared its destruction. They saw the robes of one of the 3 Magi, similar to their Kings. Crusaders restored and magnified it. The Ottomans neglected it to decay. An earthquake devastated it. The Church of Nativity is ministered by the Greek Orthodox, Roman Catholics, and Armenians, today.
We entered a small and narrow passage into the Grotto of Nativity. On a marble floor is a fourteen-point silver star marking the birth spot with Latin inscriptions.
It says, "Here Jesus Christ was born to the Virgin Mary”Written 14 March 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Amir N2 contributionsMy partner and I went there with Nidal of Siraj Center after going on the Arab Ar-Rashaida Sunrise hike and it was a marvel to behold and explore!Written 10 March 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- SOQ2010Massachusetts2,003 contributionsIncluded in World heritage site this beautiful church is not to be missed while visiting betlehem.Underground there are caves with alot of christianity significance.Written 17 January 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- SOQ2010Massachusetts2,003 contributionsIts 3 months after i went there I read about Saint Jerome who translated the old testament from hebrew to Greek language while living near the Grotto. Very inspiring though.Written 17 January 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Raymond P.San Diego, CA5 contributionsWe're blessed and glad that we visited this place. This is part of the tour with our group. Make sure you come in the morning because there was a lot of people around afternoon.Written 24 March 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- SOQ2010Massachusetts2,003 contributionsI had very little time to visit this marvellous place in old Betlehem.Prayer area is on the first floor and seperate room for women Islamic studies.Written 16 January 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bethlehem
- These places are best for sacred & religious sites in Bethlehem:
- Church of the Nativity
- Mar Saba Monastery
- The Church of St. Catherine
- Cave of St. Jerome
- Carmel of the Holy Child Jesus
- These are the best places for budget-friendly sacred & religious sites in Bethlehem:
- Mar Saba Monastery
- The Church of St. Catherine
- Church of the Nativity
- Cave of St. Jerome
- Carmel of the Holy Child Jesus