Bethlehem, Palestine

Bethlehem  is a small city located some 10 km south of the Old City of Jerusalem within theWest Bank, in an "Area A" zone administered by thePalestinian Authority.

The "little town" of Bethlehem, mentioned in any number of Christmas carols, attracts pilgrims worldwide on account of its description in the New Testament as the birthplace of Jesus, whom Christians believe to be Messiah and Son of God. The Church of the Nativity, one of the oldest churches in the world, is the focus of Christian veneration within the city.