Top Things to do in West Bank
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10 Free Things to do in West Bank That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in West Bank, Palestinian Territories including Taybeh Brewery, Dar Zahran Heritage Building, Blessings Gift Shop and The Olive Wood Factory, Taybeh Winery, Birzeit Brewery, Carmel of the Holy Child Jesus, Mosaic Centre Laboratory, Church of the Nativity, Mar Saba Monastery, The Church of St. Catherine.
Restaurants in West Bank
1. Taybeh Brewery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 142 reviews
Taybeh Brewery is the first microbrewery in the Middle East and the first Palestine Beer since 1994. Come Visit Us for a tour and tasting! Producing Taybeh Golden Beer, Taybeh Dark, Taybeh Amber, Taybeh White, Taybeh IPA and Taybeh non-alcoholic. Tours are offered 6 days a week, Monday-Saturday, 8am-4pm.
Reviewed By domenv951
Excelent beer in a nice Palestine countryside. I met super hospitable hosts and have great beer an brewing discussion with a master brewer. They also have fantastic wines. It is a great place to spend a time and enjoy the products. Well conected with Ramallah.
2. Dar Zahran Heritage Building
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 218 reviews
1- Dar Zahran Heritage Building: Attractive, historic building with a unique history. For 250 years, this building has been the property of the Ramallite Dar Zahran Jaghab family, serving as a family home, guest chamber, and the place of residence of Ramallah's" Mukhtar" (leader). It includes an art gallery, a photo gallery of Ramallah from 1850 to 1979, a souvenir shop and a Fair Trade corner selling authentic Palestinian food products, embroidery and jewelry. Visit Dar Zahran to experience a journey through centuries of Arab Christian life in Palestine. Location: Old City, opposite Arab Bank branch Al- Balad branch- Ramallah Al-Tahta. 2- Tarfidia is considered to be a historic area of great significance to Palestinian heritage in the city of Ramallah. The name Tarfidia originates from Latin, meaning faithful and sincere. This narrow valley is situated between two mountains, in which ancient Roman olive trees flourish, as well as pine, oak, eucalyptus, figs, peaches, almonds, apricots, grape vines and wild herbs such as thyme and sage. Ruins in Tarfidia indicate that it was once the site of a Roman village. In the valley there are rock carvings and wildlife, as well as "palaces" that serve agricultural purposes. Referred to as al-manatir, these are important historical monuments to the traditional lives of Palestinian society. There was also a spring of water that used to provide fresh, pure water to the area. The continued survival of Tarfidia as an authentic ecological microcosm is under threat from dwindling water supplies, urban development and competition for land. We invite you to visit Tarfidia, and to experience Palestinian cultural and historical heritage in this area.
Reviewed By DBART1990 - Hong Kong, China
This is a must-see in Ramallah. Gallery/museum/gift shop, this was once a family home at the turn of the century and now is open to the public. Tea and chat were provided upon arrival and it was a highlight of my few days in the city.
3. Blessings Gift Shop and The Olive Wood Factory
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 393 reviews
Everyone is Welcome to order from our website and have their items shipped to them .The Olive Wood Factory in Bethlehem ,is a 3rd Generation christian family business run Since 1925 . You get to watch friendly local artist making all kinds of products from Olive Wood .Also the Bethlehem Panoramic View 360 degrees of all Bethlehem at the top of the factory ,and huge selections of olive wood products able to buy from the shop If like .Theres no pressure to buy anything .All welcome to view and take pictures.Its easy to find alone ,only 2 minutes walking from The Church of the Nativity and next door to Milk Grotto Church.Free Wifi ,Local Map ,coffee,tea,Help/ Advice ,all Free without the need to buy anything .Open Anytime by appointment outside opening hours.Closed Sundays
Reviewed By JP88Gomes
Bassem's gift shop and olive wood factory is really the best in Bethlehem. Everything is made with a lot of care, attention to detail, and prices are very reasonable. Unlike in the countless other gift shops where their only goal is to make you spend as much money as possible, Bassem doesn't put any pressure on you, but offers helpful advice and is very accommodating. He has a great panoramic view available to see, as well as his olive wood factory which is super interesting. Overall, if you're looking to buy gifts in the Holy Land to take back with you, this is the place to buy them!
4. Taybeh Winery
5. Birzeit Brewery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 53 reviews
Brewed By Brothers For Friends Passion, precision, and perfection are the hallmarks of our premium quality beers . Hand Crafted to the exact standards of beer lovers. We only use the highest quality Malted barley , noble hops , yeast and pure water to craft a range of well-balanced flavours for every pure taste.
Reviewed By clausg802 - Berlin, Germany
We've enjoyed our visit and that Shorts tour very much. Alaa, founder & CEO, was more than helpful and friendly plus he did answer our tons of questions....thank you!!! Claus (= Abu Carl) and son Carl
6. Carmel of the Holy Child Jesus
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 26 reviews
It was St. Mary of Jesus Crucified (Mariam Baouardy) who, led by the Lord, indicated the place of the Order of Carmel monastery on top of the hill of David which is in front of the hill of the Nativity Church. The monastery was inaugurated in 1876 while the Chapel was blessed in 1892. You can visit the Chapel and the museum where all the belongings of St. Mary of Jesus Crucified are.
7. Mosaic Centre Laboratory
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 10 reviews
Mosaic art holds a significant place in Palestinian cultural history. Mosaic Centre is reviving this tradition through conservation works and in-house mosaic production. Come and discover the story of Palestine through mosaics!
8. Church of the Nativity
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,332 reviews
Built over the Grotto of the Nativity by Constantine in 325 A.D.To view top of the Nativity church we recommend you visit the Blessings gift shop and The olive wood factory just 2 minutes walk next door to milk grotto church.Destroyed and rebuilt in the 6th century and renovated in the 11th century by the crusaders, this is the oldest Church in the Holy Land that is still in use.$20 fee to skip The Line With Guide for whole group.
Reviewed By BillPNo1 - Friendswood, United States
The Church of The Nativity is located in Bethlehem and is unfortunately located behind the walls of the Palestine area. In my mind, The Church of the Nativity with it's below-ground grotto/cave marking the birthplace of the Infant Jesus Christ, is second only to the Church of The Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem as the most sacred spot of Christianity in the Holy Land. Almost always crowded with reverent pilgrims, there are long lines, and often conflicts with scheduled religious services either Christian or Orthodox. Still, it is a "Must-See place for any trip to the Holy Land
9. Mar Saba Monastery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 181 reviews
Founded in the 5th century, this Greek Orthodox monastery is considered the oldest and one of the strictest in the Holy Land.
Reviewed By phenning2347 - Dnipro, Ukraine
This is a must-see, even if you cannot get inside. The surrounding Judean Hills and the Kidron Valley are an amazingly beautiful place to hike, with breathtaking views. The monastery is set amid amazing scenery, with paths and steps going down into a wadi. Unfortunately the Israeli settlers use the Palestinian desert for their waste-disposal which has left the wadi badly polluted with rubbish and the water contaminated. It is shameful really - and heartbreaking.
10. The Church of St. Catherine
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 269 reviews
Reviewed By highimpactuk - Welwyn Garden City, United Kingdom
This small and beautiful church is next to the church of nativity. This 19th-century church shares a wall with the Nativity church and remains a working church today. It has a lovely courtyard and is usually less crowded than the church of nativity.
