Star Street, Bethlehem

Name: Star Street
Address: Bethlehem, Israel

#12 among attractions in Bethlehem

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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. Due to a sharp decline in tourism in Bethlehem because of the violence, nearly half were closed. However, in 2008, the number of shops increased to 63. Since June 2008, a "Thursday Market", a daylong celebration of business, commerce, and community, has been established to encourage business along the street. The Baituna al-Talhami Museum and the historic House of Mansour are located along Star Street. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 31°42'22"N, 35°12'14"E

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Star Street – 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.

~1340 ftSE
Storied, ancient 4th-century church
Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem
7 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 miN
Synagogue
Rachel's Tomb, Bethlehem
23 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...
~1340 ftSE
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
Church of Saint Catherine, Bethlehem
7 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...
~590 ftSE
Museum
Baituna al-Talhami Museum, Bethlehem
3 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.
0.4 miSE
Church
Chapel of the Milk Grotto, Bethlehem
10 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.
~820 ftSE
Mosque
Mosque of Omar, Bethlehem
4 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.
~60 ftW
Museum
Badd Giacaman Museum, Bethlehem
1 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.
~1000 ftSE
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.
0.7 miN
31°43'0"N • 35°12'6"E
Bethlehem Museum, Bethlehem
20 min walk • Art gallery, Specialty museum, Museum
~1810 ftN
Universities and schools
Bethlehem University, Bethlehem
9 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.
1.2 miNW
Town, Area
Beit Jala, Jerusalem
31 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 Star Street?

Nearby attractions include Badd Giacaman Museum, Bethlehem (1 min walk), Baituna al-Talhami Museum, Bethlehem (3 min walk), Mosque of Omar, Bethlehem (4 min walk), Manger Square, Bethlehem (5 min walk).

How to get to Star Street by public transport?

The nearest stations to Star Street:

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Service (2 min walk)
Bethlehem Bus Station (3 min walk)