Bethlehem

Basic Information

Type

City

Governorate

Bethlehem

Region

West Bank - Central

Historical Significance

Birthplace of Jesus Christ and traditional birthplace of King David; one of the holiest sites in Christianity. The Church of the Nativity, built in 339 CE, is one of the oldest continuously operating churches in the world. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2012. The city has been a center of Christian pilgrimage for nearly 2,000 years.