Church of the Nativity, Minor basilica in Palestine
The Church of the Nativity is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The church was originally commissioned in 327 by Constantine the Great and his mother Helena over the site that is traditionally considered the birthplace of Jesus.
The Church of the Nativity is a significant pilgrimage destination for Christians all around the world.
Visitors can enter through the Door of Humility into the church.
The church features a silver star marking the exact spot where Jesus is believed to have been born.
Location: Bethlehem
Inception: 327
Architectural style: Early Christian architecture
Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access
Material: rock
Website: custodia.org/it/santuari/betlemme
Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap
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