About 28 km from Lisbon lies the town of Mafra, home to an eighteen-century palace boasting 1200 rooms and 29 courtyards. One of the largest palaces in Europe, the National Palace of Mafra is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. King João V built this remarkable monument consisting of the Palace, a basilica, a Franciscan … Continue reading Exploring the National Palace of Mafra, Portugal