The site was beautiful altogether! The priests were really nice and provided explanations for everything that we asked. It was full of tourists singing their Christian songs and provided a plus of spirituality.
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.
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“Birthplace of Christ”
This church, one of the oldest in the world, was built by Constantine the Great in the fourth century, rebuilt using much of the original materials by Justinian in the sixth century, and rebuilt again incorporating much of the originals by the Crusaders in the 12th century. It marks the traditional spot where Jesus...
MoreThis church, one of the oldest in the world, was built by Constantine the Great in the fourth century, rebuilt using much of the original materials by Justinian in the sixth century, and rebuilt again incorporating much of the originals by the Crusaders in the 12th century. It marks the traditional spot where Jesus Christ was born, in a cave beneath the church. For Christians it is a moving place of pilgrimage. For others it is worth seeing for its antiquity and beauty. Crowds can be very large, and the wait to enter the cave of the Nativity itself can be long. The pilgrim won't care. The tourist may duck out early. Either way, this is certainly a highlight of any trip to the Holy Land.
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This is very busy . So quick tip go to see the manger around six in the morning. No one really there and you do not have to q and you do not have to q