Whether you visit the Holy Land as a part of a Pilgrimage or just a looking for some adventure, the churches in the Bethlehem is a must-see.
The Palestinian city of Bethlehem attracts many Christian pilgrims throughout the year as it is the birthplace of Christ.
Many events that are related to the Nativity of Jesus occurred at Bethlehem, including the Annunciation to the shepherds, The Annunciation to the Blessed Virgin Mary, and the birth of Christ.
Thus, it’s natural that it is also the place of some unique churches that commemorate those events and places.
We also recommend you to consider visiting some of the churches as a part of an organized or Private tour.
This is because many of the churches mentioned in this list have a very limited visitation time.
Holy Land VIP Tours offers you the opportunity to visit those churches in the following tours:
A full list of our tours is available here.
Therefore, we brought you those 5 best Churches in Bethelhem and its nearby area that we think you can’t miss during your visit to the Holy Land.
5 Churches in Bethlehem for your Christian Tour
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The Church of Nativity
Manger Square, Bethlehem
The church of Nativity, also known as “the Christmas Church”, is a must-see Orthodox church in Bethlehem. It is built atop of a crypt, where our Lord Jesus was born. This is also the oldest Church in the Holy Land and still in use to this day. This is one of the must-visit churches in Bethlehem, esecpesially for fellow Christians pilgrims.
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Church of the Milk Grotto
Close to Manger Square, Bethlehem
The Church of St. Catherine
Manger Square, Bethlehem
The Church of St. Catherine, built in adjacent to the Church of Nativity, is the Catholic version of the Christmas church. Its magnificent stained glasses and Large organ provides an austonishing atmosphere. It serves as place for the Latin celebrations of midnight mass and Christmas eve. A must-visit church, esepecialy for Catholics.
Chapel of the Sheperd’s field
Beit Sahur, southeast of Bethlehem
The Chapel of the Sheperd’s field, built by the Franciscans in 1953, marks the place where the angels first announced the birth of Christ. Decorated with images of the Sheperd’s annuciation and Jesus’s Childhood, the Chapel has a unique atmosphere which provide unforgatable spiritual experience for the Christian visitor. The present Church stands near the site of the ruiens of aniceint monastrey.
Rachel’s Tomb
Close to the Israeli West Bank barrier, Bethlehem
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