[2025 Mafra Attraction] Travel Guide for Palácio Nacional de Mafra (Updated May)

The Mafra National Palace is a jaw-dropping masterpiece of Baroque architecture. This massive complex, once a royal residence, stuns with its grand basilica, intricate marble floors, and towering bell carillons—the largest in the world. The real highlight? Its breathtaking library, lined with thousands of ancient books and watched over by bats that protect them from insects. Walking through the endless corridors, opulent rooms, and serene monastery, you can feel the weight of history in every corner. Whether you’re drawn by its sheer scale, artistic details, or fascinating past, Mafra is an unforgettable journey into Portugal’s royal heritage.#travel #thingstodo

#getgoing2025 Mafra National Palace One of the largest palaces in Europe, Mafra National Palace is a Baroque masterpiece and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Its impressive architecture, including a basilica, a monastery, and a library, is a testament to the wealth and power of the Portuguese monarchy. The palace's vast library, with its collection of thousands of ancient books, is particularly impressive.

📍Porto⁡⁡ Portugal's second largest city, Porto, is packed with sights, so you can do sightseeing on foot🚶　⁡⁡ The one thing you definitely can't miss when sightseeing is⁡⁡ The view of Porto from the observation deck of the Serra do Pilar Monastery🎵⁡ ⁡⁡ ⁡⁡ ⁡⁡ 📍Nazareth⁡⁡ Nazareth is famous among surfers as a "surfing mecca" and is one of Portugal's top resorts🏖️⁡⁡ The sight of the sea lions descending from the sky into the city⁡ is just like Kiki's Delivery Service The world of convenience😍⁡⁡ ⁡⁡ ⁡⁡ ⁡⁡ 📍Sintra⁡⁡ Sintra has many buildings that are said to be "like a world of RPGs"🎮️⁡⁡ It's a little different from other cities in Portugal, with colorful fairy-tale castles and castle ruins that look like the Great Wall, and the whole city feels like a theme park🏰⁡ 　⁡⁡ ⁡⁡ ⁡⁡ 📍Lisbon⁡⁡ Lisbon is the capital of Portugal and is a lively city with many sights✨⁡⁡ Trams run throughout the city , you can enjoy watching and riding 🚋⁡⁡ ⁡⁡ ⁡⁡ ⁡⁡ 📍Obidos⁡⁡ Obidos is a small town inside the city walls that is called the "pearl of the valley" 🎵⁡⁡ Its charm is its cuteness, as if you have wandered into a fairyland♥️⁡⁡ Its specialty is "ginjinha," a cherry liquor served in a chocolate cup, and if you like sweet liquor, you'll be hooked ☺️⁡⁡ ⁡⁡ ⁡⁡ ⁡⁡ 📍Coimbra⁡⁡ Coimbra, the capital of Lisbon until the capital was moved to Lisbon, is a city that has been called the "coimbra" 🎉⁡⁡ It is famous for being home to the University of Coimbra, the oldest in Portugal and one of the most historic in Europe👨🎓⁡⁡ You can enjoy exploring the compact and lively hilly town on foot👍️⁡⁡ ⁡⁡ ⁡⁡ ⁡⁡ 📍Mafra⁡⁡ Mafra is overwhelmed by the size of the Mafra National Palace✨⁡⁡ This area is not crowded, so you can spend your time leisurely👍️⁡⁡ There is an open cafe in front of the palace, so it is recommended to take a break here☕⁡⁡ ⁡ #Europetrip #Portugal #Portugaltrip #Europetrip