Bethlehem University, Bethlehem

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Bethlehem University is a Catholic university in Bethlehem, Palestine. It is the first university founded in the Occupied Palestinian Territories and the West Bank. ()

Local name: אוניברסיטת בית לחם Established: 1973 (51 years ago)Coordinates: 31°42'39"N, 35°12'6"E

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Bethlehem University – 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.

0.6 miSE
Storied, ancient 4th-century church
Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem
15 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.
0.6 miN
Synagogue
Rachel's Tomb, Bethlehem
15 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...
0.6 miSE
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
Church of Saint Catherine, Bethlehem
15 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...
0.4 miSE
Museum
Baituna al-Talhami Museum, Bethlehem
12 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.
0.7 miSE
Church
Chapel of the Milk Grotto, Bethlehem
18 min walk • 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.
0.5 miSE
Mosque
Mosque of Omar, Bethlehem
13 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.
~1810 ftS
Street
Star Street, Bethlehem
9 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.
~1800 ftS
Museum
Badd Giacaman Museum, Bethlehem
9 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.
0.5 miSE
Square
Manger Square, Bethlehem
14 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.
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31°43'0"N • 35°12'6"E
Bethlehem Museum, Bethlehem
11 min walk • Art gallery, Specialty museum, Museum
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Town, Area
Beit Jala, Jerusalem
25 min walk • 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.

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Which popular attractions are close to Bethlehem University?

Nearby attractions include Badd Giacaman Museum, Bethlehem (9 min walk), Star Street, Bethlehem (9 min walk), Bethlehem Museum, Bethlehem (11 min walk), Baituna al-Talhami Museum, Bethlehem (12 min walk).

How to get to Bethlehem University by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bethlehem University:

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Hebron Bus Station (5 min walk)
مفرق باب زقاق (5 min walk)