Christmas Church, Religious site in Bethlehem, Palestinian Territories.
The Christmas Church displays Romanesque Revival architecture with rounded arches, stone walls, and a central bell tower rising above the main entrance.
Construction of the present structure was completed in 1893 under the direction of architect August Orth, replacing an earlier building at this location.
The church serves as a center for Christian worship and pilgrimage, with regular services conducted throughout the year for local congregants and visitors.
Visitors can reach the church through the main entrance on Manger Square, where guided tours start daily from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
The dimension stone used in construction creates patterns on the exterior walls that change appearance depending on the angle of sunlight.
Location: Bethlehem
Architects: August Orth
Official opening: January 1, 1893
Architectural style: Romanesque Revival architecture
Made from material: dimension stone
Website: http://elcjhl.org/cong/bethlehem
GPS coordinates: 31.70600,35.20185
Latest update: December 2, 2025 11:02
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