Overview
The traditional Shepherds' Fields lie in Beit Sahour, immediately east of Bethlehem.
Biblical significance
Luke records that shepherds were watching their flocks near Bethlehem when angels announced the birth of the Saviour.
Historical background
Both Catholic and Greek Orthodox traditions maintain sites in the area commemorating the shepherds.
What you will see
Chapels, caves and pastoral landscapes overlooking the Bethlehem area.