3. Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fátima
The sanctuary of Our Lady of Fatima is a Roman Catholic Marian
Basilica in Fátima, Portugal. It was built in 1928.
Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fátima
4. The Basilica is built at the site of the Marian apparitions
reported by three Portuguese children in 1917 and known as Our
Lady of Fátima . The tombs of Blessed Francisco Marto, Blessed
Jacinta Marto and sister Lúcia, are in the Basilica of Our Lady of
Fátima.
Three shepherd children
5. Holy Trinity Church
The church was constructed between 2004 and 2007 at a cost of
80 million euros.
It was consecrated on October 12, 2007, on the occasion of the
90th anniversary of the apparitions of Fátima.
Holy Trinity Church
6. Museum of appearances
This museum is dedicated to the theme of Fatima Apparitions in
1917. In it, visitors can watch the recreation of the apparitions,
hearing the dialogue, recreating the vision of Hell and the
Miracle of the Sun.
Chapel of the Apparitions
7. Museum of the Life of Christ
The museum opened on April 13, 2007, it is a thematic museum
about the life of Jesus Christ. It is considered unique in the
world.
The museum features 210 wax figures, divided into 33 scenes. It
has a modern architecture, in light colors, the exterior is clad
with granite and copper.
Museum of Life of Christ
8. Examples of some scenes from the life
of Christ
Angel's Annunciation to the Jesus and the Samaritan
Virgin Mary
10. Advantages and disadvantages of the
tourism
Advantages:
• It improves the local economy
• It creates more jobs
Disadvantages:
• Too many people
• High prices
