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218 - GFG NH - Bethlehem. Eglise de la Nativite - Church of the Nativity Iglesia de la Natividad - Chiesa della Nascita
βThe Church of the Nativity, or Basilica of the Nativity,[a] is a basilica located in Bethlehem, West Bank, Palestine. The grotto holds a prominent religious significance to Christians of various denominations as the birthplace of Jesus. The grotto is the oldest site continuously used as a place of worship in Christianity, and the basilica is the oldest major church in the Holy Land.
The church was originally commissioned by Constantine the Great a short time after his mother Helena's visit to Jerusalem and Bethlehem in 325β326, on the site that was traditionally considered to be the birthplace of Jesus.[4][5] That original basilica was likely built between 330 and 333, being already mentioned in 333, and was dedicated on 31 May 339.[4][5] It was probably destroyed by fire during the Samaritan revolts of the sixth century, possibly in 529, and a new basilica was built a number of years later by Byzantine Emperor Justinian (r. 527β565), who added a porch or narthex, and replaced the octagonal sanctuary with a cruciform transept complete with three apses, but largely preserved the original character of the building, with an atrium and a basilica consisting of a nave with four side aisles.β - Wikipedia
This vintage black and white postcard features the Eglise de la Nativete or Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, Palestine. It is a beautiful piece of art printed on cardboard and paper, with a lithograph design that captures the essence of the city and its famous landmarks. This postcard is a must-have for collectors who love topographical postcards, tourism, travel, architecture, and religious themes.
The postcard is unposted and in excellent condition, with a divided back and standard size of 5.5 x 3.5 inches, manufactured between 1900 and 1919. It is a single unit sold as a set of one, and it belongs to the Collectibles category under Postcards & Supplies. This vintage piece is a rare find that showcases the beauty and history of Bethlehem.
