Take a virtual tour of the REAL nativity scene: 360 video shows the birthplace of Jesus in Bethlehem

Was there a couple of years ago. It was built under an orthodox church. We had to go down a grotto and the supposed manger area was marbled, people kissing on it, it was disgusting. Then got told off for lingering too long which was less than 5 minutes. Was worth it though, at least I get to visit even though I'm not a religious person.

Programme I saw put the date at 4th July using astrological charts and working backwards

It is a beautiful place. I don't actually care too much if it is the actual birthplace of Christ or not - what it represents is beautiful. Built in the 6th century, and people have been travelling there and focusing their love and faith in that place for all that time. It's lovely.

so is THAT were Mithras was born then

The Bible does not explain why Joe had to stay in a barn when he would have had many relatives in Bethlehem that would have put him up for the night.

Doesn't look much much like a stable to me

Beats Premier Inn ....

Virtual 'truth ' ?

I went here in the early 90's when I was a young fella - i didn't really appreciate it at the time - wish I could go back but the missus would never have it, no decent shops.

It may all be make believe to me but give me a virgin birth and wise men over prayer mats and extremism any day of the week!!

Pretty it didn't look like that 2000 plus years ago

Hidden in the text.... 'thought to be' Thank you DM, now that didn't hurt, did it?

"Discovered" 300 years after the supposed event by Helena, the Emperor Constantine's mother. She also managed to discover all the Christian holy sites and the true cross of the crucifixion all on her own!

I went there in December 1989 (not for religious reasons, but as part of a trip to Jerusalem) and was struck by how very small and underground it was, descending down a very tight stone staircase to a very small room, probably not able to hold more than half a dozen people at a time. The video here doesn't reflect that at all. And it looks to have been embellished with tapestries etc for the tourists. Shame really - it all left my wife and I feeling a little detached about the place.

I went there at Christmas 1988.lovely feeling.

Been there.

Some believe some don't,

Let's just hope it never falls into the 'wrong ' hands or they'll blow it up as it 'offends their religion'.

So I scrolled down , no Video ???

This Bethlehem is near Jerusalem. There is also a Bethlehem of the Galilee that is only eight miles from Nazareth.