Bethlehem

Situated on the West Bank, less than 9 km away from Jerusalem, is Bethlehem, where Jesus was born. Even with such proximity to Jerusalem, Bethlehem officially comes under the jurisdiction of Palestine. Although, in recent years, the city is majorly populated by Muslims, it is home one of the world’s oldest Christian communities and largest Palestinian Christian community in the Middle East. The residents of Bethlehem rely mainly on pilgrims and tourists for their income and are famous for their unique embroidery style, mother-of-pearl jewellery and olive wood carvings.