Basilica of the Holy Trinity (Fátima)
The Basilica of the Holy Trinity (Portuguese: Basílica da Santíssima Trindade) is a Catholic church and minor basilica in the Sanctuary of Fátima (Marian Shrine of Our Lady of Fátima) in Cova da Iria, in the civil parish of Fátima, in the municipality of Ourém in Portugal.
| Basilica of the Holy Trinity | |
|---|---|
| Church of the Holy Trinity | |
Basílica da Santíssima Trindade | |
The austere, simple facade of the modern Church and Minor Basilica of the Holy Trinity | |
| 39°37′45.5″N 8°40′33″W | |
| Location | Fátima, Ourém, District of Santarém, Portugal |
| Country | Portugal |
| Denomination | Catholic |
| Website | fatima |
| History | |
| Dedication | Holy Trinity |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Alexandros Tombazis |
| Style | Modern |
| Years built | 1996 |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 95 m (312 ft) |
| Width | 115 m (377 ft) |
| Administration | |
| Diocese | Diocese of Leiria-Fátima |
In 2009 it received the Outstanding Structure Award by the International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering. IABSE awards the most remarkable, innovative, creative or otherwise stimulating structure completed within the last few years.
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