Birthplace of Jesus: Church of the Nativity and the Pilgrimage Route, Bethlehem
Also known as Basilica of the Nativity, Basilique de la Nativite, Basilique de la Nativité, Church of the Holy Cradle, Church of the Nativity, Eglise de la Nativité, كنيسة المهد
CulturalPalestine
Palestine
Category
Cultural
Inscribed under criteria (iv), (vi).
Region
Arab States
Palestine
Inscribed
2012
Area
3 ha
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Nearby World Heritage sites
The nearest neighbours, as the crow flies
Palestine: Land of Olives and Vines – Cultural Landscape of Southern Jerusalem, Battir
PalestineCultural7 km away
Hebron/Al-Khalil Old Town
PalestineCultural22 km away
Ancient Jericho: Tell es-Sultan
PalestineCultural29 km away
Baptism Site “Bethany Beyond the Jordan” (Al-Maghtas)
JordanCultural36 km away
Further resources
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The official record
- World Heritage Centre page for this sitewhc.unesco.org
- Wikidata itemQ79395074, open data (CC0)
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