Lisbon: Mafra National Palace Ticket

Located north of Lisbon,
Mafra National Palace

Visit the Mafra National Palace located near Lisbon! Mafra National Palace was built by King Joao V to build a palace comparable to the Palace of Versailles. So, you can see styles similar to the Palace of Versailles throughout the building. Inside, various Portuguese heritage items are on display. The view from Mafra National Palace is also beautiful, so many people visit.

History and Architecture

Mafra Palace History

• Construction began in 1711, completed in 1755
• Built to commemorate the birth of 12 children to King Jovan V and his wife Queen Mariana.
• At the time of construction, Portugal was economically prosperous as it imported large quantities of gold from Brazil.
• A lot of labor and resources were invested in the construction of the palace, and it also caused dissatisfaction among the Portuguese people after the palace was completed.

• Baroque style: A style characterized by ornateness and grandeur
• Rococo style: characterized by curved lines and floral decorations
• Italian Renaissance style: inherited the architectural style of ancient Greece and Rome

• Palace: You can see the royal residence, library, chapel, etc.
• Monastery: You can see the monks' living spaces, gardens, etc.
• Museum: Exhibits artifacts related to the palace and monastery.
• Mafra Library: This library contains valuable books from 18th century Europe.