Fatima
Our Lady of Fatima
Small Chappel of the Apparitions
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driving to the north, use A8 motorway followed by A1 motorway.
If selected going to the south, then drive through A8 motorway followed by A15 and then A1.
Both ways take the same driving time.
The Museu de Arte Sacra e Etnologia exhibits Catholic icons from various cultures, showcasing the interplay between Catholicism and native societies around the world. (R. Francisco Marto, 52. ☎249 53 94 70; fax 53 94 79. Open Tu-Su Apr.-Oct. 10am-7pm; Nov.-Mar. 10am-5pm. €2.50, seniors and students €1.50.) Other tackier museums surround Fátima. The Museu de Cera (Wax Museum) gives a comprehensive history of Fátima and the miracles that made it famous, taking visitors through 31 unnervingly realistic wax scenes. (R. Jacinta Marto. ☎249 53 93 00; http://www.mucefa.pt/. Open daily Apr.-Oct. 9:30am-6:30pm; Nov.-Mar. M and Sa 9am-5:30pm, Tu-F and Su 10am-5pm. €6, under 12 €3.50.)