Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary of Fátima (Basílica de Nossa Senhora do Rosário de Fátima)
Landmark church and pilgrim site devoted to the Virgin Mary with a tower and intricate reliefs
About Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary of Fátima (Basílica de Nossa Senhora do Rosário de Fátima)
Fátima
The Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary of Fátima is one of the central landmarks in Fátima and is closely associated with the Fátima apparitions. The basilica is located in the heart of the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fátima, one of the most important Catholic pilgrimage sites in the world. The basilica was completed in 1953 and is dedicated to Our Lady of the Rosary, the title given to the Virgin Mary after she appeared to three shepherd children—Lúcia dos Santos and her cousins Francisco and Jacinta Marto—in 1917. According to their accounts, the Virgin Mary appeared six times, asking for prayer, repentance, and devotion to the Rosary, leading to the establishment of the Sanctuary. The church is built in a neo-baroque style, and its design features a stunning central dome and a magnificent altar, which holds the statue of Our Lady of Fátima. The basilica is also home to the tombs of the three shepherd children, who were later beatified and canonized by the Catholic Church. These tombs are located inside the church, providing a place for pilgrims to pay their respects.
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