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Bethlehem City Guide

by Vishal Kumar

Visiting Bethlehem can prove to be of great pleasure and joy to the visitors. Tourists to Bethlehem can also visit the Church of Nativity.


The city of Bethlehem is supposed to be the main hub of the tourism and cultural sector of Palestine. According to the Gospels, Bethlehem is considered to be the birthplace of Jesus.

The tour to Bethlehem surely would attract the visitors to a large extent and would give them a tremendous chance to explore the city from all aspects.

The visit to Bethlehem can include seeing the traditional site of Rachel’s tomb which is considered to be a significant site in Judaism. One of the largest Palestinian Christian communities in the Middle East has its base in Bethlehem. Tourists to Bethlehem can also visit the Church of Nativity.

Mar Saba Monastery is another important tourist attraction in Bethlehem. The monastery was founded in the 5th century and is a Greek Orthodox monastery. It is considered one of the oldest in the city. Most of the travelers to Bethlehem arrive at the city via Jerusalem. The visitors can see the Old Town and experience the flavor of the Arab city.

There are good restaurants in Bethlehem where the visitors can get good food. Travelers to Bethlehem can visit the city in taxis. Many of the pilgrims prefer to walk on foot.

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