Totalitarian architecture in holy places: the sanctuary of Fátima
- Ariane Bilheran

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La Licorne (the Unicorn) No. 43 by Ariane Bilheran, September 1, 2026.
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Totalitarian architecture has gradually flooded our landscapes and environments, without us paying much attention. But where it still surprises the naive and innocent observer, who is capable of being seized by astonishment, is when it invades and contaminates holy places. In this regard, I propose to share with you my visit to the Sanctuary of Fátima in Portugal.

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