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Bethlehem Historic Sites
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- MoreTravel278Melbourne, Australia120 contributionsThis is likely to be your experience.: You will line up for quite some time in the Basilica of the Nativity with a very large number of other people as you inch slowly closer to a series of narrow, steep steps down to the grotto.
In the grotto you will experience a stuffy atmosphere in a small confine with everybody jostling to experience a few seconds under the curtain at the main alter before being directed out. It will not be a peaceful experience.
That was our experience but we were fortunate enough to be staying nearby and went again the next morning at 5:30am and experienced the grotto with only a few others (and no line to get in) and were delighted to be part of a mass in the grotto with an Italian group of about 20. A very peaceful, contemplative experience.
My tip: go early!Written 25 May 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Brenda SAuckland Central, New Zealand38 contributionsBeautiful well preserved complex. The Church itself is a sacred place and the tourists were quite and respectful while we were there allowing space for personal prayer. The cloisters and courtyard are also well maintained and pieceful.Written 5 April 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.
- FOL-1003Berlin, Germany1,755 contributionssure - this is quite an important place to visit - as its effectively an engineering monument which shows how good water supply was in ancient times.
The true place is nice for pick nick - but the pools are dirty and a bit let down for being a monument; it seems no one cares about them....Written 20 March 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Margaret BGreenbelt, MD711 contributionsHeartbreaking to see people living in such crowded conditions. Inspiring to see the good work in the arts and other areas that is being offered the children, so that they have a chance in life.Written 24 December 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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- These places are best for historic sites in Bethlehem:
- Church of the Nativity
- The Church of St. Catherine
- Aida Camp
- Carmel of the Holy Child Jesus
- Solomon's Pools
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