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| Susan | profile | all galleries >> Israel 2008 >> Bethlehem | tree view | thumbnails | slideshow |
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 Peace Center at Manger Square - free tourist maps, gift stores and public toilets here |
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 Church of the Nativity |
 the red limestone pillars may date back to the original 4th-century church |
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 wooden trapdorrs are usually left open to reveal parts of Constantine's 4th-century mosaic floor |
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 Grotto of the Nativity |
 the 14-pointed silver star marking the spot believed to be where Jesus was born |
 the Franciscan Church of St Catherine was built in 1881 |
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 King David's Wells |
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 approaching the Check Point to Jerusalem |
 approaching the Check Point to Jerusalem |
 approaching the Check Point to Jerusalem |
 almost there; get your passport ready |
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 you have to show your passport to get through |
 The Check Point |
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