Tourist attractions of Fátima, Portugal

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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

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

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

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

Museum of the Life of ChristThe 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

Examples of some scenes from the life of Christ

Angel's Annunciation to the Virgin Mary

Jesus and the Samaritan

The Last Supper Jesus nailed to the cross

Advantages and disadvantages of the tourism

Advantages:• It improves the local economy• It creates more jobs

Disadvantages:• Too many people• High prices

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