Bethlehem

Bethlehem is a sacred city for Christians, second in importance to Jerusalem, where, according to the Gospels, Jesus Christ was born. In Bethlehem David was born and anointed for kingship.

Bethlehem is located about 8 km south of Jerusalem and now actually borders it.

The city is home to one of the oldest Christian communities in the world, although its numbers have declined in recent years due to emigration.