Top Things to do in Santarem District
What to do and see in Santarem District, Central Portugal: The Best Sacred & Religious Sites
Discover the best top things to do in Santarem District, Portugal including Loca do Anjo, Convento de Cristo, Basilica de Nossa Senhora de Fatima, Valinhos Sanctuary, Igreja do Santissimo Milagre, Capela Das Aparicoes, Museu do Santuario de Fatima, Capela de Santo Antonio, Sinagoga e Judiaria, Synagogue of Tomar.
Restaurants in Santarem District
1. Loca do Anjo
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By alexdavidwriter - London, United Kingdom
This was the very first place where the three Fatima children experienced the supernatural, when an angel appeared to them in 1916. It is tucked away in a lovely grove above the Valinhos Via Sacra, and it looks like it has been kept as it was originally, except of course for the statue of the angel and children recreating the miracle. When I visited towards sunset in November (a quiet time) it was after a day of rainstorms. I was alone and left-over raindrops kept falling from trees all around me, breaking the stillness of the place with their gentle dripping sounds. The place felt absolutely magical.
2. Convento de Cristo
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3,164 reviews
Reviewed By Civls444
In order to see as much as possible of this extraordinary architectural and historical jewel you should allow a minimum of two hours. Just when you think you have explored every open room...wait! There is still more to see and marvel at. Don't be afraid to peek behind curtains and venture up small staircases.....
3. Basilica de Nossa Senhora de Fatima
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 175 reviews
Reviewed By Temper43 - Panama City, Panama
I was so surprised and impressed with my visit to Fatima, the church in itself is impressive and huge, but the whole surroundings gives a lot of peace and respect for the beliefs of thousands of pilgrims.
4. Valinhos Sanctuary
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4.5 based on 311 reviews
Reviewed By Jydeoo - Lagos, Nigeria
The path up the little hill to the Valinhos Sanctuary is lined with pious images of the Via Crucis. The Sanctuary itself house a small chapel with a scene of the Crucifixion topside. A good place to pray, and also with magnificent views.
5. Igreja do Santissimo Milagre
6. Capela Das Aparicoes
Overall Ratings
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.
7. Museu do Santuario de Fatima
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 37 reviews
Reviewed By Jydeoo - Lagos, Nigeria
Located just below the main entrance of the Basilica of the Holy Trinity, the Museum is in the complex housing the Chapels of the Holy Eucharist and Confessionals. Of course, it houses many historical pieces on Fatima and it is well worth the visit, and it's free.
8. Capela de Santo Antonio
9. Sinagoga e Judiaria
10. Synagogue of Tomar
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 398 reviews
THE SYNAGOGUE IS TEMPORARLY CLOSED FOR WORKS Visit the temporary exhibition of the synagogue's estate from December 20, 2017 in the Cultural Complex of Levada (João Carlos Everard street). We apologize for the inconvenience caused.
Reviewed By manonthemove1812 - Mahwah, United States
Although not a operating synagogue any longer, this building we were told is the oldest remaining structure of what was a synagogue in the ibereian penninsula, dating back to the 1500s. We can only imagine the history of who passed through its doors throughout the centuries, and the stories it would tell us, could it actully speak to us! Hidden away in this quaint city, the building attract thousands of visitors a year, and has received many jewish artifacts from around the world in recent times, which adds to its character, since any original jewish artifacts have long been removed or destroyed.
