Aljustrel
Portugal
Enjoy a leisurely walk, take photographs, and immerse yourself in the authentic atmosphere, connecting the history of Fátima with the people and places that made the apparitions possible.
Contents
9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to Al-zhoosh-trel, a place that, despite its modest appearance, resonates with profound spiritual and historical significance. As we stand at the entrance of this small hamlet, located roughly one hundred miles from…
Listen in the app2The House of Loo-see-ah dos Santos: A Study in Peasant Domesticity
We now stand before the house of Loo-see-ah dos Santos, perhaps the most significant residence in the village. This structure is somewhat larger than the neighboring houses, reflecting the fact that Loo-see-ah's father, Antonio,…
Listen in the app3The Marto Family Residence: The Home of Francisco and Zha-seen-tah
A short walk brings us to the stone house of the Marto family, where Loo-see-ah’s cousins, Francisco and Zha-seen-tah, were born and raised. This house is a classic example of the 'casas kal-ee-fahs' or lime-washed houses of the…
Listen in the app4The Well of Ar-nay-roo: The Site of the Second Angelic Apparition
Located in the backyard of Loo-see-ah's house is the Ar-nay-roo well, a site of immense importance in the visionary narrative. According to the children's accounts, it was here in the summer of 1916 that the Angel of Peace…
Listen in the app5The Village Paths and the Life of the Shepherds
As we walk along the narrow, winding paths of Al-zhoosh-trel, we are tracing the same routes the three children took every day as they led their flocks to the surrounding pastures. These paths were not just thoroughfares; they…
Listen in the app6Valinhos: The Site of the August Apparition
A short distance from the center of the village lies Valinhos, another site of major significance. In August 1917, the children were prevented from going to the usual site of the apparitions, the Cova da Iria, because they had…
Listen in the app7Loca do Cabeço: The First and Third Angelic Apparitions
Continuing our exploration of the outskirts of Al-zhoosh-trel, we reach Loca do Cabeço, a rocky outcrop that served as a natural shelter for the children and their sheep. This site is traditionally identified as the location of…
Listen in the app8The Final Reflections on Al-zhoosh-trel
As our journey through Al-zhoosh-trel concludes, we find ourselves back near the heart of the village, reflecting on the extraordinary transformation of this simple hamlet. What began as a tiny, obscure settlement of twenty…
Listen in the app9Closing
As we depart from Al-zhoosh-trel, we leave behind a landscape that has been irrevocably altered by the events of 1917, yet remains stubbornly itself. The village has navigated a century of change, from a time of donkeys and sheep…
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What is Aljustrel?
Aljustrel is a place in Portugal with 9 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 | 9 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 37.8776, -8.1652 |
| Last updated |