In the suburbs of Lisbon is the largest palace in Portugal Mafra. It was erected in the early 18th century on the occasion of the birth of the long-awaited first-born from the royal couple - Joao V and his wife Anne of Austria. We built the Mafra Palace, as they say, on a grand scale.

In addition to traditional premises, it also includes a monastery, a basilica, two towers with belfries and a grandiose library in size. In total, the palace has 1200 (!) Rooms, and the total area is equal to the area of ​​almost ten football fields.

If you are lucky, during a tour of the Mafra Palace you can hear a chime, published almost a hundred bells, installed on the towers of the building.

Address: Mafra, Terreiro Dom Joao V.

Opening hours: 9:00 - 18:00, Tuesday: closed. The palace is closed: January 1, Easter Day, May 1, December 25.

Entrance: 6 EUR.

It is best to get to the Mafra Palace by car or by bus as part of the tour group, as there is no public transportation here.

All prices are indicated as of May 2014

Marfa Palace

Library, Marfa Palace

Living room, Marfa Palace

Interior of the Marfa Palace

The dome of the Marfa Palace