Things to Do in Bethlehem

There are 2 attractions in Bethlehem. Western Wall, ancient jewish prayer wall in jerusalem's old city, is the most popular.

Most Popular By Name
Western Wall
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Western Wall
Ancient Jewish prayer wall in Jerusalem's Old City
Archaeological Site
Al-Aqsa Mosque
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Al-Aqsa Mosque
Islamic holy mosque compound within Jerusalem's Old City
Mosque
Masada
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Masada
Ancient fortress atop desert plateau, historic siege site
Archaeological Site
Al-Maghtas
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Al-Maghtas
Jordan River baptism site and pilgrimage complex
Archaeological Site
Church of the Nativity
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Church of the Nativity
Biblical basilica marking traditional birthplace of Jesus
Church
Dome of the Rock
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Dome of the Rock
Islamic shrine on Temple Mount with gold dome
Mosque
Hisham's Palace
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Hisham's Palace
Umayyad archaeological complex with ornate early Islamic mosaics
Ruins
Ein Gedi
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Ein Gedi
Desert oasis and nature reserve near the Dead Sea
National Park
Temple in Jerusalem
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Temple in Jerusalem
Ancient sacred site in Jerusalem central to religions
Temple
Church of the Holy Sepulchre
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Church of the Holy Sepulchre
Christian church in Jerusalem housing crucifixion and resurrection sites
Church
Temple Mount
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Temple Mount
Historic religious plateau housing Al-Aqsa and Dome structures
Hill
Mount of Olives
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Mount of Olives
Ridge east of Jerusalem with major religious sites
Mountain
Cave of the Patriarchs
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Cave of the Patriarchs
Ancient subterranean shrine and biblical patriarchs' tombs
Tomb
Qumran
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Qumran
Archaeological site near Dead Sea where scrolls discovered
Archaeological Site
Mount Scopus
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Mount Scopus
Prominent Jerusalem hill housing Hebrew University campus
Mountain
Judaean Mountains
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Judaean Mountains
Mountain ridge south of Jerusalem with biblical significance
Mountains
Mini Israel
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Mini Israel
Outdoor miniature park displaying Israeli landmarks at scale
Museum
Damascus Gate
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Damascus Gate
Prominent Jerusalem Old City gate and historic market entrance
Monument
Jaffa Gate
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Jaffa Gate
Historic Jerusalem Old City gate near Tower of David
Building
Kidron Valley
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Kidron Valley
Biblical valley east of Jerusalem with ancient tombs
Valley
Tower of David
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Tower of David
Ancient Jerusalem citadel housing a museum with city views
Museum
Golden Gate (Jerusalem)
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Golden Gate (Jerusalem)
Sealed eastern Jerusalem gate with deep religious significance
Building
Holy Lavra of Saint Sabbas
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Holy Lavra of Saint Sabbas
Ancient Orthodox monastery in the Judean Desert near Jerusalem
Religious Site
Mosque of Omar (Jerusalem)
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Mosque of Omar (Jerusalem)
Jerusalem mosque opposite the Church of the Holy Sepulchre
Mosque
Gezer
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Gezer
Ancient archaeological site with Canaanite and Israelite ruins
National Park
Ekron
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Ekron
Ancient Philistine city and archaeological tell near Ashdod
Archaeological Site
Gath (city)
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Gath (city)
Ancient Philistine city and archaeological site in Israel
Archaeological Site
Tel Lachish
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Tel Lachish
Ancient fortified Canaanite and Israelite archaeological mound
Archaeological Site
Chapel of the Ascension
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Chapel of the Ascension
Small shrine on Mount of Olives marking Ascension spot
Church
Church of Mary Magdalene
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Church of Mary Magdalene
Russian Orthodox church on Mount of Olives, distinctive domes
Religious Site
Dung Gate
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Dung Gate
Southern Old City gate of Jerusalem near Temple Mount
Building
Gibeah
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Gibeah
Ancient biblical hilltop site in the West Bank
Mountain
Herod's Gate
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Herod's Gate
City gate in Jerusalem's Old City, Muslim Quarter
Building
Antonia Fortress
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Antonia Fortress
Ancient fortress near Jerusalem's Temple Mount
Castle
Gibeon (ancient city)
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Gibeon (ancient city)
Ancient biblical town with archaeological site and wells
Archaeological Site
Dome of the Chain
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Dome of the Chain
Early Islamic domed shrine beside the Al-Aqsa compound.
Religious Site
Maresha
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Maresha
Ancient archaeological site in Israel with Hellenistic ruins
Archaeological Site
Masjid Al-Aqsa
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Masjid Al-Aqsa
Third-holiest site in Islam, large compound in Jerusalem
Mosque
Rachel's Tomb
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Rachel's Tomb
Burial site revered in Jewish and Islamic traditions
Tomb
Rockefeller Archeological Museum
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Rockefeller Archeological Museum
Archaeological museum exhibiting Levantine artifacts from biblical periods
Museum
Church of Saint Anne, Jerusalem
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Church of Saint Anne, Jerusalem
Crusader-era church near Jerusalem's Lions' Gate, famed acoustics
Church
Milk Grotto Chapel
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Milk Grotto Chapel
Small chapel in Bethlehem revered by Christian pilgrims
Religious Site
Mosque of Omar (Bethlehem)
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Mosque of Omar (Bethlehem)
Historic Bethlehem mosque adjacent to Manger Square
Mosque
Tel Arad
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Tel Arad
Ancient archaeological site with Iron Age fortress and temple
Archaeological Site
Tell es-Sultan
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Tell es-Sultan
One of world's oldest settlements; archaeological mound
Archaeological Site
Church of the Flagellation
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Church of the Flagellation
Religious Site
White Mosque of Ramle
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White Mosque of Ramle
Medieval mosque ruin in Ramla with distinctive white stone
Mosque
Church of the Redeemer, Jerusalem
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Church of the Redeemer, Jerusalem
Lutheran Protestant church in Jerusalem's Old City
Church
Monastery of the Temptation
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Monastery of the Temptation
Cliffside monastery above Jericho associated with Jesus' temptation
Religious Site
Tomb of the Prophets
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Tomb of the Prophets
Ancient burial complex traditionally associated with biblical prophets
Monument
Al-Marwani Mosque
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Al-Marwani Mosque
Prayer hall beneath Al-Aqsa compound, historic structure
Mosque
Al-Walaja
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Al-Walaja
Palestinian village near Jerusalem, hillside community
Ruins
St. George's Monastery
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St. George's Monastery
Clifftop Byzantine monastery in Wadi Qelt, pilgrimage site
Religious Site
Neot Kedumim
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Neot Kedumim
Biblical landscape reserve recreating ancient Judean flora
Park
Solomon's Pools
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Solomon's Pools
Ancient stepped reservoirs supplying water to Jerusalem
Reservoir
The Palestinian Museum
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The Palestinian Museum
Museum documenting Palestinian history, culture, and diaspora
Museum
Betar (ancient city)
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Betar (ancient city)
Ancient Judean fortress town, final Bar Kokhba stronghold
Archaeological Site
Eleutheropolis
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Eleutheropolis
Ancient Roman city site in southern Levant
Archaeological Site
Shuqba Cave
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Shuqba Cave
Prehistoric archaeological cave with Natufian-era human remains
Archaeological Site
Al-Buraq Mosque
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Al-Buraq Mosque
Mosque in the West Bank with local religious significance
Mosque
Bethabara
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Bethabara
Biblical site traditionally associated with John the Baptist
Archaeological Site
Jamal Abdel Nasser Mosque
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Jamal Abdel Nasser Mosque
Mosque in West Bank with local historical significance
Mosque
Manger Square
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Manger Square
Public square in Bethlehem near the Church of Nativity
Plaza
Tomb of Samuel
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Tomb of Samuel
Traditional burial site of the prophet Samuel, hilltop shrine
Archaeological Site
Al-Jawali Mosque
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Al-Jawali Mosque
Mosque in the West Bank, historic local worship site
Mosque
Cave of Letters
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Cave of Letters
Archaeological cave with ancient letters and documents
Cave
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Timnath-heres
Biblical town, traditionally Joshua's burial place
Archaeological Site
Qastina
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Qastina
Former Palestinian village in southern Israel region
Ruins
Barfiliya
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Barfiliya
Village in Central District, Israel
Ruins
Jattir
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Jattir
Ancient town site in southern Israel
Ruins
Barqusya
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Barqusya
Former Palestinian village site in southern Israel
Ruins
Dayr Nakhkhas
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Dayr Nakhkhas
Ruins
Giv'at Ko'ah
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Giv'at Ko'ah
Memorial site and hill commemorating 28 soldiers
Ruins
Zikrin
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Zikrin
Locality in Israel's Southern District
Ruins
Innaba
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Innaba
Former Palestinian village near Lod
Ruins
Shilta
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Shilta
Ruins
Archelais
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Archelais
Ancient archaeological site in the West Bank
Ruins
Shahma
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Shahma
Village or locality in Israel's Central District
Ruins
Battir train station
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Battir train station
Small railway station serving Battir village, West Bank
Railroad Station
Burj Beitin
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Burj Beitin
Archaeological tell near Beitin with ancient remains
Ruins
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H̱orbat Benaya
Ancient ruin site with visible stone foundations
Ruins
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H̱orbat Sīra
Archaeological ruins on desert plateau
Ruins
Birthplace of Jesus: Church of the Nativity and the Pilgrimage Route, Bethlehem
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Birthplace of Jesus: Church of the Nativity and the Pilgrimage Route, Bethlehem
Church of the Nativity, traditional birthplace of Jesus.
Historical Site
Caves of Maresha and Bet-Guvrin in the Judean Lowlands as a Microcosm of the Land of the Caves
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Caves of Maresha and Bet-Guvrin in the Judean Lowlands as a Microcosm of the Land of the Caves
Underground caves and columbaria illustrating ancient Levantine life
Historical Site
Hebron/Al-Khalil Old Town
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Hebron/Al-Khalil Old Town
Ancient Palestinian city with Ibrahimi Mosque and dense souq
Historical Site
Palestine: Land of Olives and Vines – Cultural Landscape of Southern Jerusalem, Battir
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Palestine: Land of Olives and Vines – Cultural Landscape of Southern Jerusalem, Battir
Agricultural terraced landscape with ancient olive cultivation
Historical Site