Chapel of the Milk Grotto, Bethlehem

Name: Chapel of the Milk Grotto
Address: Close to Manger Square, Bethlehem, Israel

#7 among attractions in Bethlehem

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The Chapel of the Milk Grotto of Our Lady also called Grotto of Our Lady or Milk Grotto, is a Catholic chapel in Bethlehem in the West Bank of the Palestinian Territories, erected in 1872. Since Byzantine times, the place has been a center of Christian pilgrimage, maintained since its last erection together with its Marian shrine and monastery by the Custody of the Holy Land of the Order of the Friars Minor of the Catholic Church in Palestine. The Status Quo, a 250-year-old understanding between religious communities, applies to the site. ()

Local name: מערת החלב Completed: 1872 (152 years ago)Coordinates: 31°42'12"N, 35°12'34"E

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Close to Manger SquareBethlehem Israel

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Chapel of the Milk Grotto – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~680 ftNW
Storied, ancient 4th-century church
Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem
4 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.
1.1 miNW
Synagogue
Rachel's Tomb, Bethlehem
30 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...
~690 ftNW
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
Church of Saint Catherine, Bethlehem
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Bethlehem, the Church of Saint Catherine stands as a beacon of faith and history adjacent to the Church of the Nativity, which is traditionally recognized as the birthplace of Jesus Christ. This Roman Catholic church, revered by pilgrims...
~1470 ftW
Museum
Baituna al-Talhami Museum, Bethlehem
8 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.
~1260 ftW
Mosque
Mosque of Omar, Bethlehem
7 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 miE
Church
The Shepherd's Field, Bethlehem
32 min walk • The Shepherds' Field Chapel is a Roman Catholic religious building. in the area of Beit Sahour, southeast of Bethlehem in the West Bank in Palestine. The chapel marks the place where, according to Catholic tradition, angels first announced the birth of Christ.
0.4 miNW
Street
Star Street, Bethlehem
10 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.
0.4 miNW
Museum
Badd Giacaman Museum, Bethlehem
10 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.
~1030 ftW
Square
Manger Square, Bethlehem
5 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.
1 miNW
31°43'0"N • 35°12'6"E
Bethlehem Museum, Bethlehem
27 min walk • Art gallery, Specialty museum, Museum
0.7 miNW
Universities and schools
Bethlehem University, Bethlehem
18 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.

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Which popular attractions are close to Chapel of the Milk Grotto?

Nearby attractions include Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem (4 min walk), Church of Saint Catherine, Bethlehem (4 min walk), Manger Square, Bethlehem (5 min walk), Mosque of Omar, Bethlehem (7 min walk).

How to get to Chapel of the Milk Grotto by public transport?

The nearest stations to Chapel of the Milk Grotto:

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Bethlehem Bus Station (8 min walk)
Service (10 min walk)