Church at the Convento de Cristo
The Convento de Cristo was larger than I thought it would be. I know...
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Azulejo
I have seen various designs during my trip to Portugal. I have been exposed...
Claustro da Lavagem
While the Convento de Cristo seemed to be an imposing structure, it was easy...
Exploring Convento de Cristo
Convento de Cristo is a UNESCO World Heritage site in the municipality of Tomar....
Convento de Cristo
The Convento de Cristo in Tomar is the last of the three major monasteries...
Going to Tomar
I probably expected a more mystical experience when I visited Fatima but I guess...
Tombs of Saints Francisco and Jacinta at the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary
One of the predictions of the Our Lady of Fatima was that two of...
Inside the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary
In what used to be a sleepy town of Fatima, the Blessed Virgin Mary...
Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary
I had a filling seafood lunch at Apollo Caffe in Fatima. I think it...
Apollo Caffe in Fatima
I think I spent a good deal of time here in Fatima. The whole...
Springs of Fatima
Fatima is in an area which is very dry. In fact, at the time...
Chapel of the Apparitions at Fatima
Fatima is best known for the apparitions of the Blessed Virgin Mary to three...
Candle Offerings at Fatima
As expected there were a lot of pilgrims here at Fatima. I wasn’t sure...
Basilica of the Holy Trinity in Fatima
My first impression of the pilgrimage site of Fatima is that it was much...
Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fatima
The story of Fatima begins with three shepherd children named siblings Francisco and Jacinta...