Star Street
Star Street
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phenning2347
Mandalay, Myanmar123 contributions
Dec 2019
Every Christmas I walk down Star Street when I arrive to Bethlehem - following Saint Joseph and mother Mary's path to the Nativity. Christmas does not feel complete without a reminiscent walk along this historical street.
There are beautiful views along this narrow stone street, which is lined with limestone houses with beautifully ornamented entrances and windows. It begins near the site of King David’s Wells and gently meanders through the main part of the historic centre and under the Qaus Al-Zarrara - sometimes also called Damascus Gate - towards Manger Square and the Church of the Nativity. It is the road that once connected Bethlehem to Jerusalem and further cities such as Damascus, which is why this is thought to be the route Saint Joseph and mother Mary travelled on that blessed night.
A very quiet street that is nicely restored with new paving stones and all the shops and homes have brightly painted doors alternating yellow, blue, purple and grey.
There are beautiful views along this narrow stone street, which is lined with limestone houses with beautifully ornamented entrances and windows. It begins near the site of King David’s Wells and gently meanders through the main part of the historic centre and under the Qaus Al-Zarrara - sometimes also called Damascus Gate - towards Manger Square and the Church of the Nativity. It is the road that once connected Bethlehem to Jerusalem and further cities such as Damascus, which is why this is thought to be the route Saint Joseph and mother Mary travelled on that blessed night.
A very quiet street that is nicely restored with new paving stones and all the shops and homes have brightly painted doors alternating yellow, blue, purple and grey.
Written 9 February 2020
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Knockabout
Belfast232 contributions
Oct 2019
Whilst this is the oldest street in the area, I didn't particularly feel safe as the shop owners were coming out to encourage you to come into their shop and in the midst of walking down this street, you had to dodge the cars traveling up/down the street at the same time. Though you need to use this street to access some of the churches (mainly the milk grotto).
Written 2 November 2019
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seetheworld010
Sedona, AZ1,146 contributions
Sept 2019
The oldest street in Bethlehem. Shops. Shopping. Candy. Clothes. Olive wood. A very nice area if you’ve come this far.
Written 23 September 2019
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Mary Jo M
Belfast, UK73 contributions
Oct 2018 • Solo
This is a great wee street where you can buy some genuine Palestinian ethnic gifts which will support the very limited means of earning an income the residents have available to them. Aladien's shop is highly recommended.
Written 1 May 2019
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Naim J
Santiago, Chile45 contributions
Mar 2019 • Business
This is a unique and unesco world heritage street in Bethlehem, the first street in town from the beginning the road that Mary and John has to go to get to the place where Jesus was born, home of all christians families, every house has a cross on his door, its very well preserve its beautiful to see something so unique full of local people , the aarquitecture its amazing, to walk throug thats street its something magic.
Written 6 April 2019
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gastronaut_11
Perth, UK2,208 contributions
Feb 2019 • Couples
When you get away from the "tourist route" you find interesting streets with genuine local people. Nice to walk.
Written 21 February 2019
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nipa s
Montreal, Canada129 contributions
Oct 2018 • Solo
I went to Bethlehem on a daytrip from Israel. Our guide took us to the Nativity Grotto through the Star Street, the oldest street in Bethlehem, which Mary and Joseph took on their way to the Nativity Grotto.
Most of the stores were closed. The streets are lined with Palestinian flags. The stores were closed down or abandoned by the owners due to the current political situation in that area.
Most of the stores were closed. The streets are lined with Palestinian flags. The stores were closed down or abandoned by the owners due to the current political situation in that area.
Written 26 October 2018
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Davidfirving
Ardrossan, UK2,237 contributions
Oct 2018 • Friends
This is a world heritage site. It was amazing to walk through these ancient streets and enjoy an experience of many before me.
Written 26 October 2018
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hzgt9b
Raleigh, NC5 contributions
Jul 2017 • Family
Fromt the Alexander Hotel this is a good walk, just watch out for cars on the narrow streets. Shop keepers were very hospitable
Written 18 July 2017
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jumarmai
London, UK18 contributions
Oct 2016 • Friends
narrow tightly packed market street leading uphill from Manger Square to the side of the mosque - watch your bags! Full of tiny shops and interest. Manger Square iteself was full of young men in parked cars with loud music - not many women around. Maybe wise not to walk alone here? Beautiful in the early evening with the lights on the mosque and church of the nativity.
Written 1 November 2016
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