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Map 1 – Sights of Fátima. This map highlights the key religious and historical sites across Fatima. From the central Sanctuary area with its iconic basilicas to the homes of the three shepherd children and important apparition sites. The map includes both major attractions and lesser-known sights, ideal for spiritual reflection and tranquillity.
- Sanctuary of Fátima
- Basílica de Nossa Senhora Do Rosário
- Capela Das Aparições
- Basilica of The Holy Trinity
- Grutas Da Moeda
- Casa Jacinta E Francisco Marto
- Valinhos Sanctuary
- Casa de Lúcia
- Museu de Cera
- Igreja Paroquial de Fátima
For many Catholics, standing on this gigantic plaza could be a lifetime ambition. For everyone else it’s still something you need to do, to gauge the amazing size of this place and comprehend what makes so many people tick. At each end of the square are Fátima’s two basilicas, and there’s a large modern crucifix in front of the newer of the two on ...
It was barely a decade after the apparitions that construction began on this church with stirring Neo-Baroque architecture. It is on the spot where the young shepherds are said to have seen Mary’s glow, which they at first mistook for a thunderstorm. The architect was Dutchman Gerardus Samuel van Krieken, and when the church was finally completed a...
The first place of worship founded in Fátima after the sightings was this simple chapel, completed two years later in 1919. It was built to fulfil the supposed request Mary gave to the three shepherds and is now housed in a larger modern building with rows of benches for devotees. The statue of Our Lady is at the exact location of the holm oak tree...
By the middle of the 20th century Fátima’s popularity had exploded and plans had been in the pipeline for a second, much larger basilica since the 1950s. This project was finally realised in the 2000s and was led by Greek architect Alexandros Tombazis. Like a lot of Fátima, non-Christians will appreciate this minimalist building for its dizzying se...
On a different tack, these marvellous caves were discovered by accident in 1971 when two hunters chased a fox down a hole and found themselves surrounded by unearthly concretions. There are ten individual chambers, each with calcareous rock shaped by running water over millions of years, and given religious names in honour of Fátima. The network go...
The three shepherds lived in the tiny village of Aljustrel, a kilometre or two from the sanctuary in Fátima. You could drive, catch the tourist train or even walk the Via Sacra if you feel like it. People make the trip to see the humble home that the brother and sister, Jacinta and Francisco Marto, shared with their parents and three other siblings...
The route that the three shepherds took from Aljustrel to the site of the apparitions at Cova da Iria was turned into a “Via Sacra” in the second half of the 20th century. There’s a paved path through idyllic olive and holm oak groves, with 14 stops, each for a station of the cross. It all ends with a 15th station, the Santo Estêvão Chapel, to repr...
While you’re in Aljustrel you could also pause at the home of the other young shepherd, Lúcia de Jesus dos Santos. She was the cousin of the Marto siblings and survived the flu epidemic to become a nun and live to the age of 97, dying in 2005. As she died only recently, Lúcia is still in the process of becoming a saint, fast-tracked to canonisation...
One you’ve seen the churches, chapels and homes of the children in Fátima there’s a plethora of spin-off attractions and gift shops. One of the best of these is this waxwork museum, which is more tasteful than you might expect. Using 31 lifelike tableaux the museum presents the story of the Fátima Apparitions, historical context and cultural impact...
A moving stop in Fátima is the parish church that here long before the apparitions. With a discreet Renaissance style it goes back at least as far as the 1500s, even if it has undergone many reconstructions since the sightings. The most recent of these happened in the year 2000 when Jacinta and Francisco were canonised. Inside you can find the font...
You can get to Fátima by coach from almost any city in Portugal, and there are usually direct buses from major cities like Lisbon, Porto, and Coimbra. Buses can be booked through Rede Expressos . Note: From Lisbon, take the bus from Sete Rios bus station.
- Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fátima. Description: The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fátima is the heart of religious devotion in Fatima. It is a massive complex that includes the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary, the Chapel of the Apparitions, and the Basilica of the Holy Trinity.
- Basilica of the Holy Trinity. Description: The Basilica of the Holy Trinity is a modern architectural marvel, known for its unique design and vast interior.
- Chapel of the Apparitions. Description: The Chapel of the Apparitions is a small, humble structure that marks the spot where the Virgin Mary appeared to the shepherd children in 1917.
- Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary. Description: The Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary is a remarkable piece of architecture, known for its intricate designs and beautiful artwork.
Places to Visit in Fatima. Check out must-see sights and activities: Basílica de Nossa Senhora do Rosário de Fátima, Casa De Francisco & Jacinta Marto, Walking Tours, Sacred & Religious Sites. For personalised recommendations, try our AI trip-planning product. Build your trip.
Highlights of Fatima. The magnificent Basílica de Nossa Senhora do Rosário. Attending a church service at the Capelinha das Aparições, where the Nossa Senhora de Fátima first appeared. Visiting the rustic houses that the child shepherds grew up in - the above image is the Casa da Lúcia.
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Basilica with the oak tree visible to the left, Fatima, Portugal. Fátima remains a strange mix of devotion and commercialism with shops selling a mind-boggling array of religious souvenirs to visitors. Fatima is at its busiest during the major annual pilgrimages of May 12-13 and October 12-13.
