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Giant Esplanade at Fatima  
   

Giant Esplanade at Fatima

Absolutely massive main square, that can hold thousands of pilgrims. Basilica of Our Lady down on very end.
Lisbon to Fatima and Coimbra

July 17th 2013
Had a minor set-back this morning, the first of the trip (I've been waiting for it). Happened when I accidentally got on the wrong bus out of Lisbon, one going South when I'm heading North. But I quickly realized my error, told the bus driver to kindly pull over as soon as possible, grabbed my luggage, hailed a cab, was rushed back to the bus station, boarded the right bus, and miraculousl ... read more
Europe » Portugal » Central » Coimbra

Portuguese Flag Following its heyday as a world power during the 15th and 16th centuries, Portugal lost much of its wealth and status with the destruction of Lisbon in a 1755 earthquake, occupation during the Napoleonic Wars, and the independence in 1822 of Brazil a... ... read more
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