The highlight of our trip to Nablus was a walk through the Old City. It sits at the center of the city and contains several historic landmarks.
Tell Balata is an archaeological site in Nablus, Palestine. It identifies with the Canaanite town of Shechem, dating back to the 2nd century BC.
The Monastery of Jacob’s Well is located in Nablus, Palestine. It’s administered by the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem.
Mount Gerizim is a mountain on the outskirts of the city of Nablus, Palestine. Its highlight is the Samaritan village of Kiryat Luza.
Qasr al-Yahud is the traditional site of the baptism of Jesus on the Jordan River. It’s located in Palestine southeast of Jericho.
The Monastery of Saint Theodosius, also known as Deir Dosi or Deir Ibn Ubeid, is an ancient monastery in the village of al-Ubeidiya, Palestine.
The Holy Lavra of Saint Sabbas, also known as Mar Saba, is a monastery in the desert of Palestine. It’s halfway between Jerusalem and the Dead Sea.
My visit to Bethlehem was incomplete. Since we were on a pilgrimage and had limited time, other than the Church of the Nativity, my experience in the city was mostly walking to and from the bus.
The Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem is one of the most important Christian pilgrimage sites in the Holy Land. It’s traditionally considered to be the birthplace of Jesus.