When in this part of the world, a Must Do, whether Christian or not. Beautiful church, interesting historical perspective. Under some construction. Probably always crowded but SO worth it.

Gorgeous with beautiful Lebanese wood roof . Jesse was born here so it really wouldn’t matter what it looked like . Check on mass times before you visit because Jesus area could be closed .

Beautiful church but can be very crowded. If you travel solo or without a group it might take awhile for you to get down to the star.

Was an amazing experience. It was awe inspiring. A must visit if you love your Christian faith. It was a beautiful church that overwhelmed your senses and brought me to tears because, as a Christian you realize that 2000 years ago, Jesus was in this...More

To visit the actual site of the very first Christmas is a sensation not to be avoided. As well as the wonder of the Cathedral built on the site of Christ's birth, the descent to the stable is humbling and uplifting at the same time....More

This is a great site in the world however disappointing as it is chaotic and disorganised. Long hot 2 hour queue. The church is under repair in parts. Little assistance for the elderly in the queue.

To enjoy your visit, I would suggest getting there when the church opens. Be in line even before it opens. The crowds are crazy, there is no line, lots of pushing and shoving and unfortunatley, nasty priests in the 'cave'. We waited over an hour...More