The Palace of Mafra is an ancient structure located within the center of the city of Mafra that was built in the year 1717. The Mosteiro Pálacio Nacional de Mafra has been used by Portuguese Royalty and features a basilica, a massive courtyard with a 220-meter façade, a monastery, a convent, an ancient library, gardens throughout, and of course, the Royal Palace itself. All of the buildings are attached and make up the entire palace. The whole structure is measured to be about 38.000 square meters. There are a little over 1,200 rooms, over 4,500 windows and doors, and about 150 stairways throughout the palace. Most of the palace is open to visitors for self-guided tours and for prayer time. But there are also guided tours available for groups and others who contact the palace curators directly. The palace is a 45-minute drive from Lisbon.

Mosteiro Pálacio Nacional de Mafra, Terreiro D. João V 2640-492 Mafra, Phone: 35-12-61-81-75-50

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