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Church of the Nativity

The Church of the Nativity is a basilica located in Bethlehem, Palestinian territories. The church was originally commissioned in 327 AD by Constantine and his mother Helena over the site that is still traditionally considered to be located over the cave that marks the birthplace of Jesus of Nazareth. The Church of the Nativity site's original basilica was completed in 339 AD and destroyed by fire during the Samaritan Revolts in the sixth century AD.

Located at 31.7043, 35.2076 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Bethlehem, Churches in the West Bank, Basilica churches in Asia, Eastern Orthodox church buildings, Roman Catholic churches in Asia, Armenian Apostolic Churches, Christmas events and celebrations, Visitor attractions in the Palestinian territories, Ancient churches in the Holy Land, World Heritage Sites in Palestine, 4th-century church buildings

Bethlehem University

Bethlehem University is the first university founded in the West Bank, Palestinian National Authority. Bethlehem University traces its roots to 1893 when the De La Salle Christian Brothers opened schools in Bethlehem, Jerusalem, Jaffa, Nazareth, Turkey, Lebanon, Jordan, and Egypt.

Located at 31.7149, 35.1986 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Bethlehem, Lasallian educational institutions, Universities and colleges in the Palestinian territories, Educational institutions established in 1973, Bethlehem University

Manger Square

Manger Square is an important city square in the center of Bethlehem. It takes its name from the manger where Jesus is said to have been born which, according to Christian dogma, is in the Church of the Nativity, possibly the oldest existing church in the world, which surrounds the square. Also around Manger Square is the Mosque of Omar (the city's only mosque) and the Palestinian Peace Center.

Located at 31.7044, 35.2064 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Bethlehem, Squares in the Palestinian territories

Mosque of Omar (Bethlehem)

The Mosque of Omar is the oldest and only mosque in the old city of Bethlehem, located in Manger Square, near the Church of the Nativity.

Located at 31.7045, 35.2056 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Religious buildings completed in 1860, Mosques in the West Bank, Buildings and structures in Bethlehem

Jacir Palace

Jacir Palace or Qasr Jacir is the largest hotel in Bethlehem in the central West Bank. The building's original design was based on typical Palestinian architecture and the characteristics of an Arab household. Jacir Palace has three floors, each spanning 800 square meters. The newly-built hotel added an outdoor swimming pool, a health spa, two meeting rooms, 250 available rooms and eleven food and beverage outlets including restaurants and bars.

Located at 31.7116, 35.1993 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Buildings and structures completed in 1910, Buildings and structures in Bethlehem

Badd Giacaman Museum

The Badd Giacaman Museum is located in the center of Bethlehem, near the Church of the Nativity. The building in which the museum was built dates from the 18th–19th century. From 1998 to 2000, the museum was restored by the Department of Antiquities, in coordination with the UNDP and the Greek Orthodox Society. The museum houses several ethnographic and archaeological artifacts depicting the process of olive oil production.

Located at 31.7059, 35.2036 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Bethlehem, Museums in the Palestinian territories, Visitor attractions in the Palestinian territories, Environment of the Palestine region

Al-Khader Stadium

Al-Khader Stadium is an international football stadium in the Palestinian town of al-Khader near Bethlehem. It was inaugurated on August 6, 2007 and was constructed with funding from Portugal through the Portuguese Institute for Cooperation for Development. Al-Khader Stadium cost roughly $2 million to build and could host over 6,000 spectators. It is the home of al-Khader's football team.

Located at 31.7044, 35.1607 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in the West Bank, Football venues in the Palestinian territories, Al-Khader

Solomon's Pools

Solomon's Pools are located in the south-central West Bank, immediately to the south of the Palestinian village of al-Khader and about 5 kilometres southwest of Bethlehem.

Located at 31.689, 35.1698 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Al-Khader, Aqueducts, Bethlehem, Caravanserais in Israel and the Palestinian territories, Reservoirs in the West Bank, Roman aqueducts outside Rome, Roman cisterns, Solomon, Visitor attractions in the Palestinian territories