Houses where the Shepherd Children of Fátima were born

Category: Civil Architecture > House

District: Santarém > Ourém > Fátima > Aljustrel

Location

The houses are located in the village of Aljustrel, about 2 km from the Sanctuary of Fátima, in the municipality of Ourém.

Who lived here

These houses are the birthplace and childhood homes of the three shepherd children of Fátima: Lúcia de Jesus, Francisco Marto, and Jacinta Marto.

Spaces to visit

Lúcia's House

Represents Lúcia's childhood, with typical divisions of a rural house from the late 19th century. Recently restored, the visit includes multimedia projections that evoke her memory and history.

Francisco and Jacinta's House

Maintains the simple and rural environment where the two siblings grew up.

What to expect

, Discover the simplicity and way of life of rural families of the time.

, Learn about the context of the shepherd children's childhood and the spaces where they lived before the Apparitions of Fátima.

, Exhibition of objects, photographs, and descriptions based on Sister Lúcia's accounts.

Historical and cultural importance

, These houses are pilgrimage sites for thousands of visitors, attracting approximately 1.2 million people annually, including groups and individual visits.

, They represent an important milestone in the religious and cultural history of Fátima.

Tip for visitors

For a complete experience, combine a visit to the houses with a walk through the village of Aljustrel to appreciate the tranquility of the place.

License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt