Bethlehem

Welcome to Bethlehem:
A few miles south of Jerusalem is the city of Bethlehem. Christians around the world known as the little town where Jesus was born. Still small, Bethlehem, held a friendly atmosphere and has thousands of tourists and pilgrims every year. Many Christian holy sites, churches and monasteries are located in the city. A major attraction is the Church of the Nativity in Manger Square, built over the cave where Jesus was born. The adjacent Church of Santa Catalina has wonderful wood carvings of the Stations of the Cross. A few minutes walk from Manger Square is the Chapel of the Milk Grotto, where the Holy Family took refuge on their way to Egypt, where Mary and baby Jesus feeds.


This is also where the red rock, which is now obscured by age, became white plaster after a fall of Mary's milk fell. Milk Grotto is a serene chapel adorned with pictures of the Virgin and Child. Milk Grotto along the street, you can also find crafts factories that produce rich luster of pearl and olive wood items.

At the northern entrance of the city is the Tomb of Rachel the Matriarch, wife of Jacob, Who Died in Bethlehem while Giving birth to Benjamin. In the city Are Remnants of two Aqueducts That Brought water from Solomon's Pools to Jerusalem.

Visit the Museum of Arab women in the Manger Street exit. This museum is recreated a Diwan (a traditional living room) and displays of clothing, jewelry. old photos, and personal items from the era of British rule. A tour of the museum offers an example of the elegant refinement of Palestinian families enjoying the pre-1948 era.

The Herodion, in the hills south of Bethlehem, one of the many spectacular places worthy of a visitor with a special attention. The view from the top of this strategic fortress built by Herod the Great provides an overview to Bethlehem and Jerusalem. Although he died in Jericho, Herod was buried here.