The Sanctuary of Fátima, located in the city of Fátima, Portugal, is one of the most significant pilgrimage destinations in the world. Its religious importance is linked to the apparitions of the Virgin Mary to three children in 1917: Lucia dos Santos, Jacinta and Francisco Marto. Marian messages and visions attract millions of pilgrims every year.
The heart of the shrine is the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary, built on the spot where the events were witnessed by the children. The imposing Chapel of Apparitions marks the exact spot where the Virgin Mary appeared. Pilgrims from all over the world come to seek spirituality, reflection and healing in this sacred place, making Fátima a central point in the religious experience in Portugal and beyond.
