Ein Karem
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- Best time to go
- March–May, September–November
- Budget
- $
- Accessibility
- limited
- Coordinates
- Open in maps
Ein Karem is a picturesque historic village on the southwestern edge of Jerusalem, set in a green valley of terraced hillsides, springs, and stone houses. Christian tradition identifies it as the birthplace of John the Baptist and the site of the Visitation, marked by several churches and monasteries. Its lanes are lined with artists' studios, galleries, and restaurants, with a relaxed, rural atmosphere. The spring that names the village and the churches on the slopes draw pilgrims and visitors.
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