Political control of Bethlehem has flip-flopped many times since. (The church's famous entrance ... we're taking charge.' " In the Grotto of the Nativity, The Star of the Nativity marks the ...

At the top of the hill stands the Church of the Nativity ... each an elaborate work of art. "The grotto is the most sought-after site in Bethlehem, so expect crowds and long lines," warns Tourist ...

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