"Fatima - Portugal's Holiest Town" Top 5 Page for this destination Fátima by mikelisaanna

Fátima Travel Guide: 86 reviews and 179 photos

The Fatima basilica viewed from the plaza

Fatima is sacred ground to Catholics. In 1917, three local children (Lucia, Jacinta, and Francisco) had visions of the Virgin Mary. These occurred monthly (on the 13th of each month) and lasted for six months(May through October). For the last vision (October 13, 1917), they were joined by a huge crowd of about 70,000 prople, who collectively saw the sun change colors and dance around the sky. On that day, Lucia also received from Mary the three secrets of Fatima (regarding Russian Communism, World War II, and the aassassination attempt on a pope)

The site of the visions is now home to a large shrine complex, which features a large basilica (where the children are buried) and a smaller chapel. They are visited by thousands of pilgrims from dozens of countries. On the day that were there, there was a group of nuns visiting from India.

Last visit to Fátima: Jun 2006
Intro Updated Jul 6, 2006
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Fatima's official religious souvenir shop - Fátima

Buy souvenirs for your religious friends Shopping (1)

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Light a candle Things to Do (5)

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The Chapel of Reconciliation at Fatima - Fátima

Confess Your Sins Things to Do (5)

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The grave markers of two of the Fatima children - Fátima

The tombs of the shepherd children Things to Do (5)

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Local Customs (1)
The 13th of the month

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Comments (3)

mikelisaanna Jun 10, 2011 at 6:06 AM Report Abuse

Thanks for visiting our Fatima page. I hope that you enjoy your visit.
cachaseiro Jun 10, 2011 at 12:31 AM Report Abuse

Good tips. I am just about to go there for work myself today.
BillNJ Dec 16, 2009 at 6:01 PM Report Abuse

Nice tips and photos about your trip to Fátima.