I visited this place and it looks like the way it use to be. This is the house of one of the 3 children that the Blessed Virgin appeared to.
The area has no hotels. It is really a day trip visit. There are shops that sell religious items.
When you get there. You park your car and everywhere you go is on foot. Lucia became a nun and died in 2005. The secrets of Fatima are all related to her and the other 2 children.
About a block away is the home of Jacinta and Francesco (brother & sister). Unfortunately these 2 children died 3 years after the apparition of the Blessed Virgin. I saw the room where Feancesco died and it was very moving to...
Read morea place full of history and faith…. The house where Lucia was born and lived at the time of the apparitions is located in the village of Aljustrel, about 2 kilometres from the Sanctuary of Fatima. It takes about 30 minutes to walk there, but can be accessed more easily by using the small tourist train which runs between the Sanctuary and the village. The house has been restored and contains furniture and artefacts from the time when Lucia’s family lived here. It gives a good impression of what life would have been like at the time. There are even goats to be seen...
Read moreA truly moving and serene experience. Visiting the house of Lúcia and her cousins provides a powerful glimpse into the lives of the three young shepherds of Fátima. The house has been preserved with great care, allowing you to feel transported back in time. The atmosphere is peaceful and respectful, offering a profound sense of history and spirituality. It's an essential stop for anyone visiting the Sanctuary of Fátima and a beautiful way to understand the story behind the apparitions. Highly recommended for a quiet moment...
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