This church is very unique. They say they believe that this is the location of the birth place of Jesus. However, they cannot say for certain. The church is under reconstruction. Lots of tourists and long lines.
Church of the Nativity
The Church of the Nativity is one of the holiest sites in Christian tradition, which holds that the church was built on top of the cave where Jesus of Nazareth was born. The church was first built under the auspices of the Roman emperor Constantine the Great in 135 AD and has been refurbished and added to numerous times since. Inside the church, you can visit the Milk Grotto, which is said to be the actual cave where Mary gave birth to Jesus.
The church is a popular tourist destination year-round and the site of a particularly festive celebration on Christmas, when masses of people from all over the world gather inside and outside the church for services that are shown on a large screen in Manger Square.
The site is also holy to Muslims, who consider Jesus one of the prophets of Allah, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
TripAdvisor Reviews
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“Jesus Birthplace ”
This is where Jesus was born. Just half an hour away from Jerusalem by Taxi. But you have to switch taxi's because Jerusalem taxi's aren't aloud in Palestine but your taxi driver will wait for you until you return. Both taxi's included in price you arrange with driver and a private tour guide. Coaches not...
MoreThis is where Jesus was born. Just half an hour away from Jerusalem by Taxi. But you have to switch taxi's because Jerusalem taxi's aren't aloud in Palestine but your taxi driver will wait for you until you return. Both taxi's included in price you arrange with driver and a private tour guide. Coaches not aloud there as the roads are steep and tiny, neither are rental cars from Jerusalem. Well worth the price we paid because it was coming up too expensive everywhere else.. Long waiting times if in a large groups to see Jesus birth spit. We only waited for 5 -10 minutes. A memory for life
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“A highlight of the holy land”
Unmissable, an extremely historic, important religious site, and very holy. Cannot miss if in israel or palestine, especially for christians. Very clean both on the inside and out. Lovely sandstone & statues throughout. There are renovations happening within at the moment though.