Sehenswürdigkeiten im Staat Palästina

State of Palestine Essentials

Explore the spiritual and archaeological heritage of the State of Palestine, from the UNESCO-listed Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem to the ancient desert monasteries of Wadi Qelt. The list features Hisham’s Palace and Tell as-Sultan in Jericho, one of the world's oldest inhabited cities, alongside the Herodium fortress and the historic Old Town of Hebron. Modern history and culture are represented by the Yasser Arafat and Mahmoud Darwish museums in Ramallah, offering a comprehensive look at the region's deep historical layers.

State of Palestine Essentials — Karte

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Garden of Gethsemane

Also called the Garden of Olives, this location is believed to be the place where Jesus last prayed after the last supper and prior to his…

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Church of the Nativity

The Church of the Nativity, or Basilica of the Nativity, is a basilica located in Bethlehem in the West Bank, Palestine.

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Bethlehem Old City

Come and experience the wonders of the ancient city of Bethlehem, an essential religious site described in the New Testament as the…

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Cave of the Patriarchs

A sacred site in Hebron housing the burial chambers of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and their wives. The massive Herodian-era stone enclosure surrounds a complex that serves as both the Ibrahimi Mosque and a synagogue.

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Herodion Ruins

Herodion, Herodium, or Jabal al-Fureidis is an ancient fortress located 12 kilometres south of Jerusalem and 5 kilometres southeast of…

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Hebron/Al-Khalil Old Town

A UNESCO World Heritage site characterized by narrow limestone streets and Mamluk-era architecture. This historic district centers around the Cave of the Patriarchs and is known for traditional glass-blowing and ceramic workshops.

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Deir al-Quruntal, Monastery of the Temptation

The Monastery of the Temptation is a Greek Orthodox monastery located in Jericho, Palestine.

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Qasr Hisham

Hisham's Palace, also known as Khirbat al-Mafjar, is an important early Islamic archaeological site in the city of Jericho, in the West…

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St. George Monastery

A 5th-century Greek Orthodox monastery clinging to the sheer rock walls of Wadi Qelt. The cliff-side complex includes ancient chapels, hermit cells, and a collection of historical icons and relics.

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Yasser Arafat

Mohammed Abdel Rahman Abdel Raouf Arafat al-Qudwa al-Husseini, popularly known as Yasser Arafat or by his kunya Abu Ammar, was a…

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Qasr al Yahud

Qasr al-Yahud is the western section of the traditional site of the baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist on the Jordan River.

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Tell as-Sultan

Tell es-Sultan, also known as Tel Jericho or Ancient Jericho, is a UNESCO-nominated archaeological site in the West Bank, located adjacent…

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Tomb of the Virgin Mary

Church of the Sepulchre of Saint Mary, also Tomb of the Virgin Mary or the Church of the Assumption, is a Christian church built around an…

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Mahmoud Darwish Museum (Al-Birweh Park)

Located in Ramallah, this cultural center and museum is dedicated to the Palestinian national poet. The site features his tomb, a library, and a modern gallery set within the landscaped Al-Birweh Park.