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The Sanctuary
For nearly a century, millions of pilgrims
have visited the Sanctuary of Fatima to demonstrate their faith
and devotion and to commemorate appearances by the Virgin Mary to
three shepherd children.
During her last appearance
the Virgin revealed the three "Secrets of Fatima" to one
of the children, 10-year-old Lucia Santos.
Today, the the 3 tombs of the clidren (Lúcia, Francisco and Jacinta), can be visited in the interior of the Basilica..
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Of
architectural as well as spiritual significance, the Neo-Baroque limestone
Basilica has a 65-m (213-ft) tower and the esplanade is twice the size
of St. Peter's Square in Rome.
Near Fatima
There is much to see and do during your visit to Fatima. Use the slide
show at left to explore the Sanctuary and the surrounding region.

The
Official Site Of The Sanctuary
www.santuario-fatima.pt
The History of Fatima
www.fatima.org
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