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Bethlehem Travel Guide: 94 reviews and 274 photos
Birthplace of Jesus, traditional site of Rachel's tomb (which is an important holy site in Judaism), Bethlehem is a central hub of Palestinian cultural and tourism industries.
Interesting to note that Bethlehem means in arab the house of meat while in standard hebrew house of bread.
The city used to be inhabited by one of the oldest Christian communities but now has a Muslim majority, its Christian minority's emigration having accelerated in recent years due to political and economic factors.
10 km south of Jerusalem, standing at an elevation of about 765 m above the sea, about 30 m higher than Jerusalem.
- Pros:Religious/historical major sites
- Cons:Serious safety concerns
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The city feels surrealistic and out of civilised rationale world..despite the warm welcoming few locals that we have... more travel advice
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The street heading east from Manger Square along the south side of the Church of the Nativity leads to the Milk Grotto... more travel advice
Manger Square
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A large paved courtyard in front of the church, is the site where large crowds will gather on Christmas Eve to sing... more travel advice
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Comments (2)
Very good Bethlehem tips. I'll certainly look at them again before I go in January. Hey, finish the one about the deserted streets ;)
It is such a shame. Bethlehem is a fascinating place, and it would be great for everyone, especially the Palestinians, if it were safe and easy to visit.
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