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Lovely as it is, this little country town of less than 8,000 about 75 miles north of Lisbon wouldn’t be on the radar if it weren’t for its most famous citizens: the three shepherd children who, in 1917, saw monthly visions of the Virgin Mary in the Cova da Iria pasture. Today, the site is marked by the Basílica de Fátima, where pilgrims come on the 13th of every month to honor the Virgin and her young visionaries, especially in May and October, when the apparitions originally began and ended.
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1. Museu de Cera
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4.5 based on 214 reviews
Reviewed By NewZealand-7
An excellent museum with the Fatima miracles depicted in a wonderful way. Loved standing next to the Pope as well.
2. Basilica da Santissima Trindade
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4.5 based on 1,147 reviews
Reviewed By LostALot22 - Chicago, United States
This church is huge. I was told that it seats 9000. It's across the square from the old church. It is more modern than the other church and very clean in design. I liked it.
3. Loja Valinho
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4.5 based on 25 reviews
4. O Milagre de Fatima - Museu Interativo
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4.5 based on 145 reviews
With the use of multimedia technologies, we have recreated the historical events from the beginning of the twentieth century, the apparitions of the Angel of Portugal, the apparitions of Our Lady of Fatima and the Miracle of the Sun.Experience how it happened!
Reviewed By alexdavidwriter - London, United Kingdom
I agree with some of the other reviewers. This small interactive museum should be one of the first things seen when visiting Fatima. It works mostly as a guided visit and the guides do an excellent job of explaining the story of the Fatima apparitions, putting it into historical context and using the visual panels to spotlight aspects of the story. What makes the museum great are the 3D projections of the Virgin Mary’s apparitions. There are three of them and the third one, showing the miracle of the sun, even includes heat sensors to give you the same sensation people had at the time when they they felt the sun descending onto the earth! The museum was very quiet when I visited in November so I had the privilege of getting a personalized tour of my own from my English-speaking guide, which was a great experience. The second part of the tour is smaller and self-guided, and includes some audio of John Paul II’s speeches in Fatima. If you want to learn more details about the story you can visit the Museo de Cera afterwards, but I would really recommend visiting this museum first as it gives a more ‘live’ first impression of the Fatima miracles.
5. Capela Das Aparicoes
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4.5 based on 652 reviews
Reviewed By Jorge007007 - Brasilia, Brazil
Got there with mass beggining at the apparition chapel. Different sensation for the second visit. Much more religious feeling this time. Better impression of the Basilica as well. Left the place in peace. Prayed for so many people.
6. Capela da Ressurreicao de Jesus
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4.5 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By Jydeoo - Lagos, Nigeria
Located underground, yes, under the esplanade at the far side close to the Basilica of the Holy Trinity, this Chapel houses the Holy Eucharist. A very quiet place to pray, away from the bustling above. Nearby, down the same corridor are the Museum and the Chapel of Reconciliation.
7. Centro Comercial Fatima
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4.0 based on 54 reviews
Reviewed By DiDiGoingPlaces - California, United States
This is a huge store with so many items for you to buy as souvenirs and treats. There's a large selection of religious artifacts along with anything from cork purses, dishware, food such as coffee, olive oil, chocolate, liquor, pens, magnets, and various souvenirs. Too much stuff to mention. Prices are quite reasonable. Once you've checked out, grab a cup of espresso and be on your way. A fun shopping experience.
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