West Bank
Aktuelle ReiseinformationenThe West Bank, together with the Gaza Strip, forms the Palestinian Territories.
Culture and sights
Church of the Nativity of Jesus in Bethlehem,
Shepherds’ fields in Beit Sahur,
Monastery and excavations in Jericho (Arīḩā),
Excavations of the ancient Samaria sebaste in Sebastia near Nablus.
Herodium between Bethlehem and Hebron
Monastery of St. George near Jericho
Palace of Hisham, Umayyad ruin near Jericho
National Parks: En Malqoah Nature Reserve in Bardalah, Har Kabbir, Nature Reserve in Khirbat Asalah Yaa’r Rehan, Mea’rat Laqef Nature Reserve in Khirbat
The agricultural products of Palestinian and Israeli farmers are typically Mediterranean. Avocados, dates, citrus plants, but also wine and olives as well as cut flowers are cultivated, and bath salts are extracted from the Dead Sea. In addition, there is also a little livestock farming.