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The drop-in visitor numbers between September and October was already noticeable, highlighting the limited activity expected in the coming months.<\/p>\n<p>Located in the <em>Igreja da Concei\u00e7\u00e3o Velha<\/em> (Church of Concei\u00e7\u00e3o Velha) in Lisbon, this office <strong>provides guides, maps, credentials, and personalized support to pilgrims on the Caminos de Santiago and Caminho de F\u00e1tima<\/strong>. Visitors receive guidance on itineraries, accommodations, and points of interest, along with advice for physical and spiritual planning of their journey. Created in collaboration with the parishes of <em>S\u00e3o Nicolau<\/em> and <em>Santa Maria Madalena<\/em>, the center is managed by Via Lusitana, in partnership with the National Center for Culture and <em>QuoVadis<\/em>, operating daily from 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM to assist pilgrims and other visitors.<\/p>\n<p>Since its inauguration on May 11, the center has recorded approximately <strong>850 visitors<\/strong>, a number considered a success given its recent opening and novelty. More importantly, explains Jos\u00e9 Lu\u00eds Sanches, \u201cis that we have received very positive feedback from those who visit us\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>In terms of visitor demographics, about <strong>57% were women and 43% men, representing 53 different nationalities<\/strong>. Most visitors were Americans (around 145), followed by Italians (72), and Portuguese in third place (60), almost tied with Spaniards (59). Close behind, and still in considerable numbers, were French, Germans, Brazilians, Australians, and British visitors. While some were simply curious about the topic, many visitors sought information for future pilgrimages or visited the center because they lived in or were passing through Lisbon, even if the city is or will not be their starting point for the Camino.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Starting November 1, the Informa\u00e7\u00e3o ao Peregrino (Pilgrim Information) center\u00a0will be closed, with plans to reopen on March 1. 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