Every true Christian believer would like to visit the birthplace of Christ - Bethlehem. Today everyone can visit this place. The city, built long before our era, every year meets an increasing number of foreign tourists. Bethlehem is located near the Jordan River, and Jerusalem is a 15-minute drive away.
It is noteworthy that a visa is not required for residents of Ukraine and Russia. Since 2008, residents of these countries have freely entered the country.
You will have to get to this pilgrimage center by plane. There are no direct flights to this city yet, so you will have to change trains in Tel Aviv or Eilat. You can also fly to Jerusalem and then take a bus.
Winters are cold here, but summer always pleases with warm weather. The temperature in Bethlehem in the summer is kept at about +29. In winter, the temperature drops to +4 degrees. It is best to go to this city in spring or autumn, when the temperature is most optimal for life.
Since Bethlehem is not a very large city, many people prefer to walk around it. If you wish, you can take a bus, or rather take a taxi.
Most vacationers prefer to stay in three-star hotels. When you choose your room, be sure to inquire about the presence of an air conditioner in it. Otherwise, you will be exhausted from the heat.
You should definitely try lamb meat, chopped cutlets and local kebab. The wines in this area are made of very decent quality, so it would be nice for you to drink some local wine. Don't worry about getting low-quality food. The quality of food is directly related to one of the religions prevailing here, so all restaurants receive a special license, which says that their food meets the standard.
The best time to shop in Bethlehem is a couple of weeks before Christmas. Various bazaars and fairs open in the city, where it is not a problem to find various spices, spices and souvenirs.
Regardless of whether you are a believer or not, it is simply unacceptable to visit Bethlehem and not look at the cave where the baby Jesus was born. Not far from this cave, there is a Catholic temple that will also attract your attention.
Women who dream of getting pregnant must visit the Milk Cave. When the Blessed Virgin Mary was feeding the baby, a few drops of milk were spilled, and therefore the cave turned white.
The brightest and most interesting holidays in Bethlehem are, of course, religious festivals. Easter and Christmas are celebrated especially splendidly here, as well as due attention is paid to Epiphany.
The origins of religion, which is recognized as official on the territory of Russia, begin from this city. All the threads that are written in the Bible lead precisely to Israel, in particular, to Bethlehem. Be sure to visit these Holy Lands, because they say that they really work miracles.
