Beit Sahour

Beit Sahour is located southeast of Bethlehem. Is the scene of the olive groves, known as Shepherd's Field, where the angel announced to the shepherds the birth of Christ. There are two points of interest here: a Franciscan chapel, and a Greek Orthodox church was built over a cave in the fifth century. There are also some exceptional trees in the field. While in town, be sure to ask about the Beit Sahour Municipality MUSEUM OF FOLKLORE.


A walk of about six miles east of Camp pastor a winding road takes you to the Greek Orthodox monastery of Mar Saba. Built on a cliff, a spectacular view over the gorge of the Kidron Valley and was part of the tour of Palestine during the 19th century. The founder, San Saba, came from Cappadocia in the fifth century. There are legends about San Saba having lived in a cave with a lion for many years. San Saba died at the age of 94, and his skull is still preserved in the church at the monastery. The monastery has 110 rooms, but today there are only a few monks who live there. The monks are friendly and hospitable, but the tradition established long prevent the entry of women, who should enjoy the scenery from the outside.


Palestinian Ministry of Tourism & Antiquities