10 Things to do in West Bank That You Shouldn't Miss

May 30, 2021 Leida Jutras

Discover the best top things to do in West Bank, Palestinian Territories including Taybeh Brewery, Dar Zahran Heritage Building, Blessings Gift Shop and The Olive Wood Factory, Church of the Nativity, Mar Saba Monastery, The Church of St. Catherine, Mount of Temptation Monastery, Sanctuary Bethlehem, Milk Grotto, Cave of St. Jerome.
Restaurants in West Bank

1. Taybeh Brewery

Taybeh Village North East Jerusalem/ Palestine, Ramallah Palestinian Territories +970 2 289 8868 [email protected] http://www.taybehbeer.com
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5.0 based on 142 reviews

Taybeh Brewery

Taybeh Brewery is the first microbrewery in the Middle East and the first Palestine Beer since 1994. Come Visit Us for a tour and tasting! Producing Taybeh Golden Beer, Taybeh Dark, Taybeh Amber, Taybeh White, Taybeh IPA and Taybeh non-alcoholic. Tours are offered 6 days a week, Monday-Saturday, 8am-4pm.

Reviewed By domenv951

Excelent beer in a nice Palestine countryside. I met super hospitable hosts and have great beer an brewing discussion with a master brewer. They also have fantastic wines. It is a great place to spend a time and enjoy the products. Well conected with Ramallah.

2. Dar Zahran Heritage Building

The Old City, Ramallah 970 Palestinian Territories +970 599 511 800 [email protected] http://www.darzahran.org
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5.0 based on 218 reviews

Dar Zahran Heritage Building

1- Dar Zahran Heritage Building: Attractive, historic building with a unique history. For 250 years, this building has been the property of the Ramallite Dar Zahran Jaghab family, serving as a family home, guest chamber, and the place of residence of Ramallah's" Mukhtar" (leader). It includes an art gallery, a photo gallery of Ramallah from 1850 to 1979, a souvenir shop and a Fair Trade corner selling authentic Palestinian food products, embroidery and jewelry. Visit Dar Zahran to experience a journey through centuries of Arab Christian life in Palestine. Location: Old City, opposite Arab Bank branch Al- Balad branch- Ramallah Al-Tahta. 2- Tarfidia is considered to be a historic area of great significance to Palestinian heritage in the city of Ramallah. The name Tarfidia originates from Latin, meaning faithful and sincere. This narrow valley is situated between two mountains, in which ancient Roman olive trees flourish, as well as pine, oak, eucalyptus, figs, peaches, almonds, apricots, grape vines and wild herbs such as thyme and sage. Ruins in Tarfidia indicate that it was once the site of a Roman village. In the valley there are rock carvings and wildlife, as well as "palaces" that serve agricultural purposes. Referred to as al-manatir, these are important historical monuments to the traditional lives of Palestinian society. There was also a spring of water that used to provide fresh, pure water to the area. The continued survival of Tarfidia as an authentic ecological microcosm is under threat from dwindling water supplies, urban development and competition for land. We invite you to visit Tarfidia, and to experience Palestinian cultural and historical heritage in this area.

Reviewed By DBART1990 - Hong Kong, China

This is a must-see in Ramallah. Gallery/museum/gift shop, this was once a family home at the turn of the century and now is open to the public. Tea and chat were provided upon arrival and it was a highlight of my few days in the city.

3. Blessings Gift Shop and The Olive Wood Factory

80-82 Milk Grotto Street 2 Minutes Walk from Nativity Church .Very easy to find alone .Next Door To Milk Grotto Church, Bethlehem Palestinian Territories +970 595 713 504 [email protected] http://www.blessingsgiftshop.com
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5.0 based on 393 reviews

Blessings Gift Shop and The Olive Wood Factory

Everyone is Welcome to order from our website and have their items shipped to them .The Olive Wood Factory in Bethlehem ,is a 3rd Generation christian family business run Since 1925 . You get to watch friendly local artist making all kinds of products from Olive Wood .Also the Bethlehem Panoramic View 360 degrees of all Bethlehem at the top of the factory ,and huge selections of olive wood products able to buy from the shop If like .Theres no pressure to buy anything .All welcome to view and take pictures.Its easy to find alone ,only 2 minutes walking from The Church of the Nativity and next door to Milk Grotto Church.Free Wifi ,Local Map ,coffee,tea,Help/ Advice ,all Free without the need to buy anything .Open Anytime by appointment outside opening hours.Closed Sundays

Reviewed By JP88Gomes

Bassem's gift shop and olive wood factory is really the best in Bethlehem. Everything is made with a lot of care, attention to detail, and prices are very reasonable. Unlike in the countless other gift shops where their only goal is to make you spend as much money as possible, Bassem doesn't put any pressure on you, but offers helpful advice and is very accommodating. He has a great panoramic view available to see, as well as his olive wood factory which is super interesting. Overall, if you're looking to buy gifts in the Holy Land to take back with you, this is the place to buy them!

4. Church of the Nativity

Manager St, Bethlehem Palestinian Territories
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4.5 based on 2,332 reviews

Church of the Nativity

Built over the Grotto of the Nativity by Constantine in 325 A.D.To view top of the Nativity church we recommend you visit the Blessings gift shop and The olive wood factory just 2 minutes walk next door to milk grotto church.Destroyed and rebuilt in the 6th century and renovated in the 11th century by the crusaders, this is the oldest Church in the Holy Land that is still in use.$20 fee to skip The Line With Guide for whole group.

Reviewed By BillPNo1 - Friendswood, United States

The Church of The Nativity is located in Bethlehem and is unfortunately located behind the walls of the Palestine area. In my mind, The Church of the Nativity with it's below-ground grotto/cave marking the birthplace of the Infant Jesus Christ, is second only to the Church of The Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem as the most sacred spot of Christianity in the Holy Land. Almost always crowded with reverent pilgrims, there are long lines, and often conflicts with scheduled religious services either Christian or Orthodox. Still, it is a "Must-See place for any trip to the Holy Land

5. Mar Saba Monastery

Juda Desert, Bethlehem Palestinian Territories +972 2-277-3135 http://www.seetheholyland.net/mar-saba
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4.5 based on 181 reviews

Mar Saba Monastery

Founded in the 5th century, this Greek Orthodox monastery is considered the oldest and one of the strictest in the Holy Land.

Reviewed By phenning2347 - Dnipro, Ukraine

This is a must-see, even if you cannot get inside. The surrounding Judean Hills and the Kidron Valley are an amazingly beautiful place to hike, with breathtaking views. The monastery is set amid amazing scenery, with paths and steps going down into a wadi. Unfortunately the Israeli settlers use the Palestinian desert for their waste-disposal which has left the wadi badly polluted with rubbish and the water contaminated. It is shameful really - and heartbreaking.

6. The Church of St. Catherine

Bethlehem Palestinian Territories +970 2 274 2425 http://www.sacred-destinations.com/israel/bethlehem-st-catherine.htm
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4.5 based on 269 reviews

The Church of St. Catherine

Reviewed By highimpactuk - Welwyn Garden City, United Kingdom

This small and beautiful church is next to the church of nativity. This 19th-century church shares a wall with the Nativity church and remains a working church today. It has a lovely courtyard and is usually less crowded than the church of nativity.

7. Mount of Temptation Monastery

Mount of Temptation, Jericho Palestinian Territories http://www.seetheholyland.net/mount-of-temptation
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4.5 based on 285 reviews

Mount of Temptation Monastery

Reviewed By JerBob - Yukon, United States

We had a group of 20. However we were able to go up the cable cars and attend this beautiful site. The history of it and just knowing that the monks live here and pray endlessly. Breathtaking sites.

8. Sanctuary Bethlehem

St. Francis Street, Bethlehem Palestinian Territories +972 2-626-6561 [email protected] http://www.bethlehem.custodia.org/
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4.5 based on 149 reviews

Sanctuary Bethlehem

Reviewed By healthspacritic

You can't come to Bethlehem without visiting. A beautiful, historic significant spot. Don't be turned off by the long lines. It is worth the wait.

9. Milk Grotto

Close to Manger Square Next Door to Olive Wood Factory, Bethlehem Palestinian Territories http://www.bethlehem.custodia.org/default.asp?id=488
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4.5 based on 443 reviews

Milk Grotto

Milk Grotto is Behind the Nativity Church and Next door to Blessings Gift Shop and the Olive Wood Factory. Holy Family found refuge during the Massacre of the Innocents, before they could flee to Egypt. A "drop of milk" of the Virgin Mary fell on the floor of the cave and changed its color to white. Must See.

Reviewed By aliammag - Bengaluru, India

It was a short walk from the church of Nativity to the Grotto. Our guide wanted us to visit the church of Nativity after visiting the Grotto due to longer time expected to visit the Nativity Church and he was right! The tradition is that Mary and Joseph stopped at this cave to feed the Baby Jesus while fleeing to Egypt. A drop of milk fell down on the rock which became white. So the cave became a place of veneration. A church was built by Franciscans earlier near the cave. A modern chapel dedicated to mother Mary is also connected to the Grotto. This site is an amazing place, worth a visit.

10. Cave of St. Jerome

Bethleem, Bethlehem Palestinian Territories http://www.bethleem.custodia.org/default.asp?id=336
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4.5 based on 65 reviews

Cave of St. Jerome

Reviewed By KimGTravels - Pacific Grove, United States

My adult son and I accessed this cave from the Nativity Grotto under the Church of the Nativity, while joining in an intimate processional mass in December of 2019. The Cave of Jerome is actually located beneath the Church of St. Catherine, and can also be accessed from there. St. Jerome, a Dalmation priest (345-420 A.D.), translated much of the Old Testament from Hebrew and Greek to the Latin "Vulgate". In the cave you will notice carving into the stone: "Hieronymus", which is Latin for Jerome. The cave is not to be missed while touring the Church of the Nativity, Nativity Grotto and the adjoining Church of St. Catherine.

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