We took a bus from Fatima , and realize the town has a higher altitude and was colder than Lisbon. Churches and chapels ultra modern and lacking usual ornate alters us older Catholics accustomed to. Attended outdoor mass that was beautiful. Large beautiful monuments and gardens. Little village has nice traditional restaurants and stores. I would have enjoyed more time exploring.

One of the most important Catholic pilgrimage sites in the world, the Sanctuary of Fatima is located where three shepherd children saw visions of the Blessed Virgin Mary in 1917. The Miracle of the Sun occurred here on 13 October 1917. It was an astounding event witnessed by tens of thousands where the sun whirled and appeared to crash to earth, immediately drying all who had been soaked by rains. The event is considered a supernatural event by the Church. The message of Fatima to the children was that of repentance by man. All three of the children (two of whom were beatified as saints) are buried in the basilica at Fatima. You can feel the spiritual atmosphere here for sure. Enter the basilica by the front stairs or via slight inclining ramps on the sides. The basilica is tranquil and well-designed for an early 20th century church. Fatima can be reached via day tours from Lisbon.

I was dragged along to Fatima given my distaste for the Catholic church. However, despite my views I was impressed. These guys are good at marketing and spending their believers money. The new church is an enormous concrete blockhouse from the outside [i didnt go in] and the square in frontof it is an enormous, impressive area. An abstract Christ on the Cross in front of the new church is very powerful. There is a long 'path' for supplicants to proceed on their knees to the old church - kneepads provided.

The church itself is not all that grand, rather the appeal here is the story of the appearance of the Blessed Virgin Mary to the three shepard girls back in 1917. Thousands of people make the pilgrimage to Fatima every year. Thankfully, the crowds weren't so great the day we visited.

My wife and I were here on a Gate1 tour. This is a major place in Christianity. We were quite impressed with the entire place, and also seeing people on their knees in prayer, etc. Fatima is one of the most important Catholic shrines in the world dedicated to the Virgin Mary. Its Sanctuary welcomes millions of pilgrims from all over the world. Fatima's fame is due to the Apparitions of Our Lady of the Rosary that appeared to three shepherd children in 1917. We visited the great Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary (Basílica de Nossa Senhora do Rosário de Fátima) built in neoclassical style, with a huge convent. It is ironic that Fatima is a Muslim name. We enjoy seeing this place, and appreciate its significance.

The place speaks for itself, with its profound religious significance, making you feel something special as you enter the Sanctuary. It’s an incredible experience of Faith and Spirituality! Moreover, the ease of travel to the Sanctuary, from Oriente Station (Lisbon) to the Fátima Bus Station, is noteworthy. The affordable price and proximity to the Sanctuary allow you to complete the entire journey on foot, comfortably.

I’m not a religious person but you could see that it was very sacred to everyone there. We visited the interactive museum near gate 11 and this was brilliant, there were many services going on and lots of people around, we had a good look around and stayed in a hotel in the next street so managed to go over to the site again on the evening and it was also stunning at night. Worth a visit for anyone to see but if you are religious this will be an amazing place and experience

This was my second visit to Fatima but the first when I stayed longer than a single day. Brought my family with me too and they all loved it. Don’t make my (first) mistake - stay at least a week and even visit surrounding sites. You’ll get so much more out of this kind of visit. Besides spending time inspecting every square inch of the old Basilica for its wondrous art, architecture, and tombs of the Saints, be sure to participate in one of the many, daily masses at the outdoor Capelinha, in front of the Basilica. Very moving, no matter what language is spoken. Although you won’t find much of interest in the massive, newer but barn-like Basilica, you will indeed find much to marvel at in the Museum of Light. Finally, be sure to participate in the candle-lit International Rosary and Procession around the Basilica square at night. Memorable! I’d love to come back, again, and perhaps stay longer. Soooo spiritually enriching.

This was one-off the holliest places we ever visited. My wife and I had a wonderful experience attending the rosary and procession. Is starts at 2130 hrs everyday and ends at about 2300 hrs. You feel the presence of Mother Mary in this place where she appeared 100 years ago.

Entering the big square, you cannot be in awe of the massiveness of it all. Bigger than the Vatican, this square stands out by size. The church itself was impressive from the outside, quite modest on the inside. Have to say I was a little underwhelmed by the church itself. The parking is plenty (especcially at the back of the church). There are numerous picknick tables near the parking area behind the church and the public toilets next to the campervan parking behind the church are about the cleanest I’ve ever visited.