Sunday 20 November 2016

Renovation project - Fatima Portugal

Renovation project - Fatima Portugal
As we are driving to Coimbra our next destination, we decide to stop off for some lunch, we have no idea what is in the area so press points of interest on the sat nav and Fatima comes up, we decide to go and see what it is.
Oh my, what a shock, this was not what we expected at all, there is an amazing basilica, if you want to read about the history click on this link. Sacred Destinations Portugal
The basilica gleams, it is so white and reasonably new, we go into to have a look around expecting there to be a large entrance fee, there is no fee anywhere.
shrine of our lady of fatima, Portugal

shrine of our lady of fatima, Portugal

shrine of our lady of fatima, Portugal

shrine of our lady of fatima, Portugal

shrine of our lady of fatima, Portugal

shrine of our lady of fatima, Portugal

shrine of our lady of fatima, Portugal
A mass is happening as we walk around and you can see people kneeling and walking the route on their knees.
There is such a feeling of calm all around the place, it is just so stunning.
There is the option to light a candle and yet again there are no major fees to pay, you can buy a candle (a little stall near to where you light them) and the prices start at 50 cents.
shrine of our lady of fatima, Portugal

shrine of our lady of fatima, Portugal
You do not need to be religious to visit the shrine of our lady of Fatima, the architecture and place is compelling for all.

shrine of our lady of fatima, Portugal

There are a number of restaurants and cafes in the small town area, so we choose one for lunch eat, relax for a while and set back of on our journey.

If you are travelling big distances, it is always worth just checking your sat nav to see if there is anything nearby.

2 comments:

  1. Wow that place looks almost papal, in a way it reminds me of the churches here in France, not in it's looks but the sheer size of it, you can enter the smallest of village's and there will be churches the size of cathedral's, enjoy your holiday.

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    1. Although not massively religous, I do love churches and cathedrals, the architecture is amazing

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