Entrance to the Mafra National Palace in Lisbon

If you are in Lisbon you cannot miss the opportunity to visit the most important monument of the Portuguese Baroque.

The National Palace of Mafra is much more than a palace. It is a majestic architectural complex that integrates the royal palace, an old convent, a basilica, a pharmacy and a hospital, it is normal that it was declared a World Heritage Site.

But, did you know that before being a palace it was a monastery and that it was the result of a promise from King João V of Portugal to his wife?
We would tell you to imagine everything that this incredible construction holds, but there is no need because you will be able to see it in first person thanks to this entry.

During the visit you will not be able to stop being surprised by the beauty of this construction. Its façade is a preview of the beauty you will see inside.

Take note and visit the basilica to see the 6 organs from the 18th century, walk through the different rooms and observe its ceilings and walls flooded with works of artand discover where and how the royal family of Portugal lived during the summer, as this grand palace became their holiday residence.

And to finish, visit the most impressive room of the palace and be amazed by the amazing rocaille-style library and its more than 4,000 copies.

Just 30 minutes from Lisbon separate you from this wonderful Mafra Palace.