Built by order of King João V, the magnificent Palace of Mafra covers a colossal area of about 40,000m2. The baroque architecture consists of an overwhelming 1200 rooms, 5000 windows and doors, 156 stairways and 29 courtyards. This immense palace complex houses a Franciscan convent, the Campo Santo, an infirmary, a basilica and even a game reserve for hunting!

Visit the gorgeous library with an amazing collection of 36,000 volumes and see the two carillons with 98 bells. Be captivated by the sight of the 6 beautiful organs of great heritage value at the Basilica. Do not leave this elegant palace without setting your eyes upon the exquisite collections of Italian and Portuguese sculptures and paintings at the Royal Convent of Mafra.