The house is located in Aljustrel, a small hamlet situated about two kilometers from the main Fátima Sanctuary.
The interior contains authentic items such as the original beds and a wooden trunk used by the siblings.
The property includes a small backyard area that provides context for the children's daily chores.
Many of the items on display were donated or returned by family descendants to maintain historical accuracy.
The house is built with local limestone, which was the standard building material for rural structures in the Alentejo and Ribatejo regions at the time.
Francisco and Jacinta's House is the preserved childhood home of siblings Francisco and Jacinta Marto, two of the three children who witnessed the 1917 Marian apparitions in Fátima. Located in the village of Aljustrel, the dwelling serves as an ethnographic museum documenting the rural living conditions of early 20th-century Portuguese peasants. The stone structure maintains its original layout, featuring simple period furniture, cooking implements, and farming tools used by the Marto family. Visitors can observe the distinct architectural style of traditional houses in this region, characterized by thick stone walls and modest interior rooms. The site remains a pilgrimage destination because of its proximity to the site of the apparitions and the tombs of the visionaries in the Fátima Sanctuary. It is managed to reflect the humble socio-economic environment that shaped the children's lives prior to the events of 1917. The site has not undergone major modifications and is preserved in its authentic historical state.
The front entrance and the small, traditional courtyard garden.
Combine this visit with the nearby house of Lúcia dos Santos, which is a short walk away through the village.
Wear comfortable walking shoes, as the village features uneven, traditional cobblestone streets.
Visit during the shoulder seasons to avoid the large crowds that congregate during the major May and October pilgrimage anniversaries.
Do not mistake this for the Fátima Sanctuary museums; this is a separate, smaller ethnographic house.
Maintain a quiet and respectful demeanor; do not touch the historic artifacts or furniture.
