About Mafra

Mafra is a town and a municipality in the Lisboa Region, Portugal. The town of Mafra is located about 30 kilometres northwest of Lisbon. The municipality has a total area of ​​98.63 km² and a population of 34,996 inhabitants (2011). The municipality is composed of two urban centres, Mafra and Ericeira, and several villages. The Palace of Mafra, also known as the Palace-Convent of Mafra, is located in the town of Mafra. The palace was ordered by King John V of Portugal in 1717 and was completed in 1755. It is one of the largest palaces in Portugal and one of the largest baroque buildings in Europe. The palace is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The town of Mafra has a number of churches, including the Church of Our Lady of Conception, the Church of St. Peter, the Church of St. Andrew, and the Church of St. Anne. Mafra is home to a number of museums, including the Museum of Sacred Art, the Mafra National Palace Museum, the Museum of Natural History, and the Ethnographic Museum. Mafra has a number of parks and gardens, including the Tapada Nacional de Mafra, the Jardim Botânico da Quinta do Olivardo, and the Parque da Liberdade. Mafra is located in the Lisboa wine region and is known for its red wines. The municipality produces a number of DOC wines, including the Mafra Tinto, the Mafra Vermelho, and the Mafra Rosé.