Bethlehem[a] is a city in the West Bank, Palestine, located about ten kilometres (six miles) south of Jerusalem, and the capital of the Bethlehem Governorate. It had a population of 28,591 people, as of …

Apr 6, 2026 · Bethlehem is a town in the West Bank, said to be the site of the Nativity of Jesus Christ and birthplace of King David. The town serves as an important center of pilgrimage and tourism, and …

1 day ago · Welcome to the official website for the City of Bethlehem. Find city services, news, events, departments, permits, and resources for residents, businesses, and visitors.

Dec 24, 2025 · The traditional view of Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus, is that it was a quiet country village at the time of the Nativity. Although much of its archaeology is hidden under the modern city, …

Bethlehem is an important historic city in the West Bank, about 10km (6.2 miles) south of Jerusalem. Bethlehem, or beit lechem means “House of Bread” in Hebrew. During the Christmas season, …

Bethlehem’s residents, who depend largely on pilgrims and tourists for their livelihood, are known for their olive wood carvings, mother-of-pearl jewellery (a craft introduced by the Franciscans) and …

Bethlehem’s historic centre stretches in a North-South axis on top of a ridge that overlooks the Jerusalem hills to the north and the Shepherd’s field to the east. References to the city date it back to …

Bethlehem A long snake of town, the main thoroughfare of Bethlehem is Manger Street which stretches from Rachel's Tomb (and the road to Jerusalem) all the way to Manger Square, the focal point of the …

Bethlehem has numerous other Christian buildings, including convents of the Franciscans and the Rosary Sisters, edifices above the Milk Grotto, the Syrian-Orthodox Church, the Lutheran Church, …

Discover Bethlehem’s attractions by visiting the Moravian Bookshop, Wind Creek Casino, or Steelstacks.