Fatima
Portugal
Fatima is a sanctuary complex where in the beginning of the XX th century the Virgin Mary Appeared to 3 young shepards. We will accompany you to this religious hotspot. Including trip from Lisbon.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to Fatima, one of the most significant and profound centers of religious pilgrimage in the modern world. Located in the heart of Portugal, this city underwent a radical transformation from a humble pastoral village to a…
Listen in the app2The Chapel of Apparitions — The Spiritual Ground Zero
We begin our detailed exploration at the Chapel of Apparitions, or Capelinha das Aparições, which stands as the spiritual heart of the entire sanctuary. This modest structure was built in 1919 at the exact location where five of…
Listen in the app3Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary — A Neo-Classical Tribute
Rising majestically at the eastern end of the great plaza is the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary. This impressive structure, built between 1928 and 1953, was designed by the Dutch architect Gerardus Samuel van Krieken and…
Listen in the app4Basilica of the Holy Trinity — A Modern Marvel of Faith
In stark contrast to the traditional style of the Rosary Basilica stands the Basilica of the Holy Trinity, located at the opposite end of the vast prayer area. Completed in 2017 to mark the centenary of the apparitions, this…
Listen in the app5The Berlin Wall Fragment — A Symbol of Global Hope
As we walk near the entrance of the sanctuary, we encounter an unexpected monument that bridges the spiritual with the political: a large, jagged section of the Berlin Wall. This 2.6-ton concrete block was donated to the…
Listen in the app6The Way of the Cross — A Path of Meditation
Moving away from the grand basilicas, we find a more contemplative and private path known as the Way of the Cross, or Via Crucis. This sacred trail follows the route taken by the shepherd children as they walked from their homes…
Listen in the app7The Houses of the Visionaries — The Roots of a Miracle
To truly understand the story of Fatima, we must venture a short distance from the sanctuary to the village of Aljustrel, where the three visionaries were born and raised. Here, the childhood homes of Lucia dos Santos and the…
Listen in the app8Closing
Our journey through Fatima concludes where it began, in the vast plaza that has witnessed a century of devotion. We have explored the grand architecture of the basilicas, meditated along the quiet Way of the Cross, and walked…
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What is Fatima?
Fatima is a place in Portugal with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 39.6295, -8.6701 |
| Last updated |
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