Mafra is a city and a municipality in the district of Lisbon, on the west coast of Portugal, and part of the urban agglomeration of the Greater Lisbon subregion. The population in 2011 was 76,685, in an area of 291.66 km2.
Image: Europa Portugal Lisboa Mafra Palacio
Image: Miradouro da Praia da Baleia Ericeira Portugal (2265282634) (cropped)
Image: Pelourinho da Ericeira Portugal (48723959801)
Image: Cheleiros Portugal (302707570)
The Palace of Mafra, also known as the Palace-Convent of Mafra and the Royal Building of Mafra, is a monumental Baroque and Neoclassical palace-monastery located in Mafra, Portugal, some 28 kilometres from Lisbon. Construction began in 1717 under King John V of Portugal and was completely concluded in 1755.
Main façade of the palace
Scale model of the Royal Building of Mafra in the palace museum.
Floorplan of the palatial complex.
King John V of Portugal, constructor of the palace.