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THE BASILICA OF THE NATIVITY

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The imposing Basilica of the Nativity is one of the oldest churches in the ... Read more
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ST. CATHERINE'S CHURCH

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The church, dedicated to St Catherine of Alexandria, is the seat of the ... Read more
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THE MOSQUE OF OMAR IBN AL-KHATTÂB

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The Omar Mosque is located in Bethlehem's main square, opposite the ... Read more
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JOSEPH'S TOMB

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Joseph's Tomb is a sacred site for Jews (Joseph, Jacob's son, is said to be ... Read more
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RACHEL'S TOMB

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Rachel's tomb is considered a Jewish Holy Place: the Book of Genesis ... Read more
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MAR SABA MONASTERY

Abbey monastery and convent
The Greek Orthodox monastery of Mar Saba is located some 15 kilometers east ... Read more
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MONASTERY OF TEMPTATION

Abbey monastery and convent
The first monastery was built by the Byzantines in the 6th century, above ... Read more
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THE SHEPHERDS' FIELD

Shrines and pilgrimage sites to visit
Although the Gospel does not pinpoint the exact location where the angel ... Read more
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SHALOM AL ISRAEL SYNAGOGUE

Synagogue to visit
The remains of this ancient synagogue (late 6thc. ) were discovered in the ... Read more
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STE-FAMILLE CHURCH

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The Church of the Holy Family was probably built by the Crusaders in the ... Read more
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TOMB OF THE PATRIARCHS - IBRAHIM MOSQUE

Shrines and pilgrimage sites to visit
Before his wife Sarah gave birth to Isaac, Abraham is said to have had a ... Read more
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BURKIN (BURQIN) CHURCH

Churches cathedrals basilicas and chapels
According to Christian tradition, Jesus passed through Burqin on his way ... Read more
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MONASTERE SAINT-GEORGES

Abbey monastery and convent
A trip to the Greek Orthodox Monastery of St George is worthwhile if only ... Read more