Fatima Wax Museum

Category: Civil Architecture > Museum

District: Santarém > Ourém > Fátima > Cova da Iria

Location

This museum is located in the Cova da Iria area, in the center of Fátima, on Rua Jacinta Marto. Its position within the town's urban fabric is central, facilitating access while exploring the surrounding area.

History in Wax

Inside the Wax Museum, the narrative of the events of Fátima takes shape through a series of three-dimensional scenes. Carefully crafted, these representations use wax figures to reconstruct key episodes of the history associated with this place.

Each scene transports the visitor to specific moments, from the apparitions of the Virgin Mary and the Angel to the three Little Shepherds, Lúcia, Francisco, and Jacinta, to other significant events that shaped the history and devotion in Fátima.

Context and Characters

In addition to the central events of the apparitions, the museum contextualizes the historical period in which they occurred, including references to the atmosphere of the First World War, which marked the era in Portugal and Europe, serving as a backdrop to the events.

It is also possible to find representations of prominent figures linked to the history of Fátima over time, such as Sister Lúcia in later phases of her life and the visits of various Popes who traveled to the Sanctuary, recognizing the importance of the place.

A Perspective on Pilgrimage

A visit to the Wax Museum aims to offer an insight that helps understand the profound meaning of the pilgrimage to Fátima. By presenting the events and figures at the origin of this movement of faith, it seeks to illuminate the reasons that bring millions of people to this place.

It is a way to connect with the historical and spiritual dimension of the 1917 events and their legacy, providing an immersive experience that combines the art of wax representation with historical narrative.

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