The Royal Convent and Palace of Mafra, proclaimed UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2019, is the most important baroque monument in Portugal. The building covers an area of almost four hectares (37.790 m2), including 1.200 rooms, more than 4.700 doors and windows, 156 stairways and 29 inner yards and courtyards.
The north turret was occupied by king Joao V and the south turret by the queen, and both turrets are linked by a 232 metre gallery - making it Europe’s largest palatial corridor. This building, of about 40,000 m2, housed also a Franciscan convent (300 fryers) and a large library considered to be one of the most beautiful ones in the world. The Royal Building itself has two carillons with 98 bells – the largest of its time. The Basilica’s 6 organs are pieces of unique heritage worldwide.
Easy access: 30-40 minutes from Campo Grande by bus and 30 minutes bei car pooling from Cascais.
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