The Baptismal Site: Bethany Beyond the Jordan

A protected national park and UNESCO World Heritage Site, Bethany Beyond the Jordan is open to pilgrims and visitors, and aims to preserve the site to how it was when Jesus was baptized there. The biblical monument is listed with Bethlehem and Jerusalem as one of the three holiest cities in Christianity. The area holds deep religious meaning for many, and baptisms for children and adults are performed daily. Regardless of their religion, visitors should take care to be overly respectful. A popular religious memento is bottled Holy Water from the Jordan River.