Beit Jala, Jerusalem

Name: Beit Jala
Address: Jerusalem, Israel

#301 among attractions in Jerusalem

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Beit Jala is a Palestinian Christian town in the Bethlehem Governorate of the West Bank. Beit Jala is located 10 km south of Jerusalem, on the western side of the Hebron road, opposite Bethlehem, at 825 meters altitude. In 2017, Beit Jala had 13,367 inhabitants according to the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics. About 80% of the population were Christians and about 20% Muslims. ()

Local name: בית ג'אלא Area: 5.02 mi²Coordinates: 31°42'57"N, 35°11'11"E

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Nearby attractions include: Church of the Nativity, Rachel's Tomb, Baituna al-Talhami Museum, Mosque of Omar.

1.5 miSE
Storied, ancient 4th-century church
Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem
38 min walk • The Church of the Nativity is a revered historical and religious landmark situated in the heart of Bethlehem, Israel. This ancient church is traditionally recognized as the birthplace of Jesus Christ, making it a focal point for Christian pilgrims from around the globe.
0.9 miE
Synagogue
Rachel's Tomb, Bethlehem
24 min walk • Nestled in the ancient city of Bethlehem, Rachel's Tomb stands as a poignant site of spiritual significance and a testament to the enduring legacy of biblical matriarchs. This sacred structure, revered by Jews as a synagogue, marks the burial place of Rachel, the...
1.3 miSE
Museum
Baituna al-Talhami Museum, Bethlehem
34 min walk • Baituna al-Talhami Museum or the Bethlehem Folklore Museum is one of the largest museums in the Palestinian territories. It is located in Bethlehem, on Star Street, slightly off Pope Paul VI Street.
1.4 miSE
Mosque
Mosque of Omar, Bethlehem
35 min walk • The Mosque of Omar is the only mosque in the Old City of Bethlehem, Palestine. It is located on the west side of Manger Square, across the square from the Church of the Nativity.
1.2 miSE
Street
Star Street, Bethlehem
31 min walk • Star Street is one of Bethlehem's oldest commercial streets, connecting the northern part of the Old City to the southern part. Most of the buildings along Star Street were built in the 19th century. Prior to the Second Intifada in 2001, there were 98 shops on Star Street.
1.2 miSE
Museum
Badd Giacaman Museum, Bethlehem
31 min walk • The Badd Jackaman 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.
1.4 miSE
Square
Manger Square, Bethlehem
36 min walk • Manger Square is a city square in the center of Bethlehem in Palestine. It takes its name from the manger where Jesus is said to have been born which, according to Christian tradition, took place at the Grotto of the Nativity, enshrined since the fourth century in the Church of the Nativity.
0.9 miE
31°43'0"N • 35°12'6"E
Bethlehem Museum, Bethlehem
23 min walk • Art gallery, Specialty museum, Museum
1 miE
Universities and schools
Bethlehem University, Bethlehem
25 min walk • Bethlehem University is a Catholic university in Bethlehem, Palestine. It is the first university founded in the Occupied Palestinian Territories and the West Bank.
1.1 miNW
Winery, Wine tours
Cremisan Valley, Bethlehem
29 min walk • The Cremisan Valley is a valley located on the seam line between the West Bank and Jerusalem. The valley is one of the last green areas in the Bethlehem district, with vast stretches of agricultural lands and recreational grounds.
1.1 miN
Neighbourhood
Gilo, Jerusalem
28 min walk • Gilo is an Israeli settlement in south-western East Jerusalem, with a population of 30,000, mostly Jewish inhabitants.