Religious site
Sanctuary of Fátima
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The Sanctuary of Fátima is a sprawling religious complex in central Portugal, built on the site where the Virgin Mary is said to have appeared to three shepherd children in 1917. Pilgrims from around the world gather here to pray, attend Mass, and walk the esplanade leading to the Chapel of Apparitions. The atmosphere is deeply spiritual, especially during candlelight processions. The complex includes two basilicas, a large square, and facilities for millions of annual visitors.
Don't miss
- Visit the Chapel of Apparitions, built exactly where Mary appeared to the children.
- Join the candlelight rosary procession held nightly from May to October.
- See the monumental statue of Our Lady of Fátima at the entrance to the esplanade.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Sanctuary of Fátima
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inLisbon: Sanctuary Fátima & Little Shepperd Town Guide Tour4.9★ · 38 travelers~6 hoursFree cancellationFrom$45 per personSee dates →
Best full dayFátima, Nazaré and Óbidos Small-Group Day Trip from Lisbon4.7★ · 3,576 travelers~9 hoursFree cancellationFrom$75 per personSee dates →
Private & flexiblePrivate Fátima Tour5★ · 13 travelers~9 hoursFree cancellationFrom$197 per personSee dates →More attractions in Fatima