With so many Things to do in Bethlehem, your Bethlehem Tours are surely going to be a memorable experience for you. Bethlehem is a city in the Bethlehem Governorate of the West Bank under Palestinian Authority and it is regarded as a center of Palestinian cultural and tourism industries. Considered as the birthplace of Jesus of Nazareth according to the Gospels, Bethlehem has significant value for Christians and you will find here lots to see and explore and several Things to do in Bethlehem.
You can start with visiting some of the most popular and frequently visited sites which are regarded as the holiest and most revered ones. Visit the Rachel's Tomb, an important holy site in Judaism lying at the outskirts of the city. Legend has it that it is the burial place of the ‘Biblical Matriarch Rachel’, the wife of Jacob, who died here giving birth to Benjamin. Consider yourself lucky if you are here during the11th of the Jewish month of Cheshvan and do visit the site as it is the anniversary of her death. Another must-visit sightseeing spot would be the Milk Grotto Chapel. According to the legends, this is the place where Mary and Joseph took refuge while fleeing to Egypt with Baby Jesus. You will find it just down the street from Manger Square and don’t miss this chance to experience the local flavor while you take a brief walk.
Visiting Church of Nativity is one of the most important Things to do in Bethlehem. The oldest Christian church in the world, this church, according to the legends, was built on the exact place where Jesus Christ was born. The mosaics that you see on the floor, remained from the first church built by Emperor Constantine over the cave. The most interesting features are the limestone columns decorated with paintings. The Silver Star of Bethlehem was put by Franciscans in 1717 with an inscription in Latin meaning 'Here the Virgin Mary gave birth to Jesus Christ, referring to the place where Jesus Christ was born.
One of the most essential Things to do in Bethlehem, is to shop for local craft items. Johnny's Souvenir Shop is a great choice and you will locate this shop on the left as you enter Bethlehem. And of course, there are those market places with their quintessential feel and flavor. For more Bethlehem Things to do, you can watch Bethlehem from the top. Visit the Bethlehem University which is built on the hill. You can have a great view from its restaurant's balcony at the top. You will see the refugee camps on your left, historical churches next to that, settlements in front of you, the wall or fence on your right and Jerusalem behind it.
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