Things to do for Religion & Spirituality

Religion & Spirituality

A light that never goes out

The snail procession held every year in September in the tiny village Reguengo do Fetal, near Batalha, is a timeless tradition that has crossed the centuries and, certainly, one of the most eye-catching religious processions in Portugal. An incredible tapestry (...)

Religion & Spirituality

Easter traditions in Center of Portugal

Being Portugal a dominantly Catholic country, Easter time has a deep-rooted meaning with several celebrations taking place in all regions. Center of Portugal is no exception. From the coastline to the inland, namely in Ovar, Fundão and Idanha-a-Nova, locals live (...)

Religion & Spirituality

Christmas in Viseu

Viseu enchanting Christmas market runs from November 29th 2024 to January 6th 2025, offering warm drinks, regional products, workshops, and festive activities for all ages in a magical atmosphere! (...)

Religion & Spirituality

Christmas in Óbidos

From December 6th 2024, to January 6th 2025, Óbidos transforms into a magical Christmas town! With festive decor, Santa’s farm, an Ice Bar, a Christmas market, and a grand wheel for scenic views, it’s the perfect family holiday experience. (...)

Religion & Spirituality

Faith beads

The rosary business in Fátima goes back to the 20's of the 20th century. Although some part of this activity has preserved a handmade dimension, nowadays the most successful rosary-making company in Portugal, Farportugal sells mostly to the foreign markets (...)

Churches & Monasteries

Chapel of the Apparitions

The Chapel of the Apparitions is the heart of Fátima Shrine. Built in 1919, two years after the request of Our Lady of Fátima: "I want you to build a chapel here in my honour".  (...)

Churches & Monasteries

"Suspension" by Joana Vasconcelos

World-acclaimed Portuguese visual artist, Joana Vasconcelos, has conceived the stunning work "Suspension", a 28 meter-high rosary, inaugurated in 2017 during the celebrations of the 100th anniversary of the Apparitions, placed vertically in the Church of the Most Holy Trinity. Today (...)

Religion & Spirituality

Major Seminary of Coimbra

Visitors will be able to find relics of saints, ornate rooms and a richly adorned church, with a Spanish organ from the 18th century with 1500 pipes. (...)

Religion & Spirituality

Valinhos Sanctuary

Departing from Aljustrel you can walk along the Valinhos via sacra. This is the path that Lúcia, Jacinta and Francisco pursued from Aljustrel to Cova da Iria. (...)

Religion & Spirituality

Religious Art Museum

In addition to the its monumental architecture and the works dedicated to devotion inside, Viseu Cathedral also hosts the Religious Art Museum. (...)

Religion & Spirituality — Tour

Jewish quarters' Tour

Discover the depths of Portuguese Jewish History and tradition in Center of Portugal! (...)

Religion & Spirituality — Tour

Santiago Ways in Center of Portugal

The Caminos de Santiago leading to Santiago de Compostela, in Spain, cross Portugal from north to south and pilgrims have followed them for centuries. The pilgrimage tradition dates back to the Middle Age targeting the dazzling Cathedral of Santiago de (...)