The Shrine of Fatima, formally named by the Catholic Church as the Shrine of Our Lady of the Rosary of Fatima, is a Marian shrine dedicated to Our Lady of Fatima, located on the site of the Cova da Iria, in the city of Fatima, Ourém, Portugal . The Sanctuary of Fátima is, par excellence, a place of Christian pilgrimage and Catholic devotion, preserving the memory of the events that led to its foundation, namely the apparitions of Our Lady to the three little shepherds - Lúcia dos Santos, Francisco and Jacinta Marto - in 1917 Its magnitude and relevance from the religious point of view has long been widely recognized nationally and internationally. By express will of the Holy Apostolic See, this is a National Shrine. It is also one of the most important Marian shrines in the world belonging to the Catholic Church and the largest international religious tourism destination, receiving around six million visitors a year. He was distinguished with three papal gold roses and visited by Popes Paul VI (1967), John Paul II (1982, 1991 and 2000), Benedict XVI (2010) and Francisco (2017).
The Shrine of Fatima, formally named by the Catholic Church as the Shrine of Our Lady of the Rosary of Fatima, is a Marian shrine dedicated to Our Lady of Fatima, located on the site of the Cova da Iria, in the city of Fatima, Ourém, Portugal . The Sanctuary of Fátima is, par excellence, a place of Christian pilgrimage and Catholic devotion, preserving the memory of the events that led to its foundation, namely the apparitions of Our Lady to the three little shepherds - Lúcia dos Santos, Francisco and Jacinta Marto - in 1917 Its magnitude and relevance from the religious point of view has long been widely recognized nationally and internationally. By express will of the Holy Apostolic See, this is a National Shrine. It is also one of the most important Marian shrines in the world belonging to the Catholic Church and the largest international religious tourism destination, receiving around six million visitors a year. He was distinguished with three papal gold roses and visited by Popes Paul VI (1967), John Paul II (1982, 1991 and 2000), Benedict XVI (2010) and Francisco (2017).
The Monastery of Santa Maria da Vitória (better known as the Monastery of Batalha) is a monastery located in the town of Batalha, in the region of the Center, in the province of Beira Litoral, Portugal, which was built in 1386 by King João I of Portugal [2] in gratitude to the Virgin Mary for the victory against the Castilian rivals in the battle of Aljubarrota. This monastery of the Order of St. Dominic was built over two centuries until about 1563 during the reign of seven Portuguese kings, although from 1388 the first Dominican friars lived there. Late Gothic Portuguese architecture, or Manueline style, is considered a World Heritage by UNESCO, and on July 7, 2007 it was elected as one of the Seven Wonders of Portugal. In Portugal, the IPPAR still classifies it as a National Monument since 1910. It has, since 2016, the status of National Pantheon [
Nazaré is a Portuguese village, in the district of Leiria, home to the homonymous municipality with about 10 300 inhabitants. Located in the province of Extremadura integrating the Intermunicipal Community of the West in the region of the Center. The town is soothes of a small municipality with 82,43 km ² of area and 15 158 inhabitants (2011), subdivided in 3 parishes. The municipality is surrounded to the north, east and south by the county of Alcobaça and to the west borders with Atlantic Ocean. The present urban space of the village brings together three ancient settlements, Pederneira, Sítio da Nazaré and Praia da Nazaré, and new neighborhoods of the second half of the 20th century, such as Urbisol or Rio Novo, arising as a result of the natural expansion of the three primitive nuclei. (P.D.M., 1997).
The Nazaré Lighthouse is a Portuguese lighthouse located in the Fort of São Miguel Arcanjo, Nazaré, West region. It is a round, bright red, iron lantern, with a service balcony, mounted on the wall of the fort. The light is on for two seconds and off for one second. The Lighthouse, located in the São Miguel Arcanjo Fort, has been classified as a Property of Public Interest since 1978
In the context of the Christian Reconquest of the Peninsula, the forces of King D. Afonso Henriques (1112 - 85), after the conquests of Santarém and Lisbon (1147), found lively resistance to conquer the village and its castle, which eventually happened through an arcade (10 January 1148). The castle has been documented since 1153. Restored definitively in the reign of D. Sancho I (1185 - 1211), works were carried out in the castle (according to epigraphic inscription in the Tower of the Facho), when the Villa received its charter of foral (1195). His son and successor, D. Afonso II (1211 - 23), donated the village and the respective castle to D. Urraca, his wife (1210). The village and its castle remained faithful to D. Sancho II (1223 - 48), when the crisis of its deposition, resisting victoriously, in 1246, the assaults of the forces of the Count of Bologna, future king D. Afonso III (1248 - 1279). This resistance earned the Villa the epithet of noble and always loyal, which remains to this day.
John was an excellent guide who went out of his way to accommodate our every request! He was so knowledgeable, kind, friendly & patient! We had an awesome day visiting the amazing town of Fatima, Nazare (great lunch at a restaurant John booked for us) & Obidos!
Our day trip to Nazaré, Batalha, Óbidos, and Fátima was amazing! We loved the ocean views in Nazaré, the stunning Batalha Monastery, and the charming streets (plus Ginjinha!) in Óbidos. Fátima was a peaceful and moving way to end the day. A perfect mix of history, beauty, and culture! Our guide, John, made the trip even better! He was knowledgeable, friendly, and full of great stories that brought each stop to life. His insights and recommendations made our day unforgettable. Thanks, John, for an amazing experience!
Tge meeting time and itinerary didn't match Viatir's ticket. Tour guide was not professional and not a safe driver
We had a wonderful day with Miquel today. The trip was excellent, enjoyed every places we visited. Miquel made our experience even better.
Highly recommend this tour if you are short on time visiting Portugal. Our tour guide Miguel was incredibly kind and hospitable. He made great recommendations on what to eat and see, and was happy to give us extra time where we wanted it. He also takes wonderful photos! Am incredibly grateful for our tour guide, the sights of Portugal and its people
The trip was very pleasant and well coordinated. Our driver-guide João was SUPER helpful, friendly, polite, well-spoken, and knowledgeable. He took care of every little detail and made everyone on board feel welcome, safe, and special.
We had the best experience with Joao!He is not only very knowledgeable, smart, punctual but also is a very kind human! He went above and beyond to make our tour unforgettable!We would recommend him to anyone who wants to visit good places in Portugal! I will definitely give him 10 star instead of 5👍🏻
Jalaludin (Juan) was kind and courteous. He dresses professionally and was considerate about our needs. We customized the tour to spend more or less time or to do something by special request. That flexibility made everything terrific.
We visited Fatima, Oblidos, Nazare and Batalha beautiful towns. But the best part of our experience was our driver Joan. Very nice gentlemen. He was super knowledgeable and very patient. We got a private tour and it was the best because we could take our time at our destinations. Super recommend this company. You feel safe (we could leave our belongings with Joan) and you enjoy the company while you visit.
Driver actually picked us up at our hotel. Miguel gave us all the time we needed but in hindsight, I wish we had researched Fatima more closely because it was confusing as to where to go, etc.
This tour was amazing and Fatima was truly breathtaking! Rui was very welcoming and knowledgable about all the stops. The trip was comfortable and efficient, as Rui knew all the best ways to maneuver through each stop with expertise while providing so much great knowledge. We were able to enjoy all the stops and soak in the experience without feeling rushed and still returned almost an hour early! We were very happy make good time, as we had a dinner reservation after the tour.
John was our guide and was very warm and informative. We enjoyed his insight into each area and the people of Portugal. It felt like we had known him for a long time and we weee visiting a friend.
Tutto interessante, immensa Fatima. Nazarè, la natura di questa parte del Portogallo è particolare, avrà sempre in posto speciale nel mio cuore. Miguel, la nostra guida, è stata eccezionale sia nell'accompagnarci, sia nelle descrizioni dei luoghi visitati sia nella gentilezza. Consiglio a tutti!
The excursion was very satisfying, the visits interesting. Remarkable punctuality, helpfulness and kindness of Guide. We recommend it to everyone Thank you.
Todos os momentos inesquecíveis! O nosso guia Sr. João MARAVILHOSO , atencioso, gentil, trouxe várias informações sobre o local. Super recomendo
Excursão muito boa, cumprida integralmente pela empresa Record Tours, através do Carlos. Viagem tranquila, feita com segurança e responsabilidade. Carlos foi muito simpático e forneceu um bônus que enriqueceu nossa experiência, passando, a caminho de Nazaré, pela casa dos pastorinhos e pelo Mosteiro de Batalha, além de levar-nos a um restaurante excelente - Pérola do Fetal.
Il nostro tour Fatima, Nazare', Obidos è stato veramente bello e grazie anche alla simpatia e competenza del nostro accompagnatore Joao, indimenticabile. Veramente da consigliare! Antonio
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