Bethlehem is the birthplace of Jesus Christ and has been a major site of Christian pilgrimage since the construction of the Church of the Nativity in the 4th century AD. The town offers quite a lot for visitors and pilgrims - shopping, excursions, nature viewing to name a few. Antiquity of the sites and aura associated with them makes the principal attractions here fascinating to look on and observe. Be sure not to miss the olive trees, vineyards, and small historical villages here. The tradition of handicrafts in the city is as old as the city itself; make it a point to go shopping for some of these exclusive products.