Solomon's Pools, Bethlehem

Name: Solomon's Pools
Address: Bethlehem, Israel

#11 among attractions in Bethlehem

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Solomon's Pools are three ancient reservoirs located in the south-central West Bank, immediately to the south of al-Khader, about 3.5 kilometres southwest of Bethlehem, near the road to Hebron. ()

Local name: בריכות שלמה Coordinates: 31°41'20"N, 35°10'11"E

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Solomon's Pools – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Church of the Nativity, Rachel's Tomb, Church of Saint Catherine, St. George's Monastery.

2.5 miNE
Storied, ancient 4th-century church
Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem
63 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.
2.8 miNE
Synagogue
Rachel's Tomb, Bethlehem
71 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...
2.5 miNE
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
Church of Saint Catherine, Bethlehem
63 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...
1.1 miNW
Monastery
St. George's Monastery, Bethlehem
29 min walk • Nestled in the ancient and hallowed landscape surrounding Bethlehem, St. George's Monastery stands as a serene testament to faith and history. This cliff-hanging complex, hewn into the rocky hills of the Judean Desert, offers not only spiritual solace but also a...
2.3 miNE
Museum
Baituna al-Talhami Museum, Bethlehem
60 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.
2.5 miNE
Church
Chapel of the Milk Grotto, Bethlehem
65 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.
2.4 miNE
Mosque
Mosque of Omar, Bethlehem
61 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.
2.3 miNE
Street
Star Street, Bethlehem
60 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.
2.3 miNE
Museum
Badd Giacaman Museum, Bethlehem
59 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.
~660 ftNW
Convention center
Bethlehem Convention Palace, Bethlehem
4 min walk • Bethlehem Convention Palace or Convention Palace Company is a convention center facility in Bethlehem, Palestine. The building includes a main meeting hall, exhibition gallery, theatre, meeting rooms, gardens, interfaith prayer room and cafeteria. There is also a large amphitheater that can host nearly 1,500 people.
2.4 miNE
Square
Manger Square, Bethlehem
62 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.

Solomon's Pools, Bethlehem

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Solomon's Pools – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)