The Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem commemorates the birth place of Jesus.

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Tradition records that the church was built over Jesus' birthplace, and it is held as sacred by both Christians and Muslims. It is actually a combination of two churches, with a basement where many believe Jesus was born: The main section (the basilica) now in the care of the Orthodox Church of Jerusalem. It is designed like a generic Roman basilica.

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