Cremisan Monastery

The Cremisan Monastery was established in 1885 on the remnants of a 7th century Byzantine Monastery. It is situated on a hill that is 850 meters above sea level and five kilometers from the city of Bethlehem. The monastery and the main convent belongs to the Italian Salesian order founded by Don Bosco and, since the late 19th century, was used as a school for those studying for the priesthood.