Mafra Municipality

Mafra is a city of 77,000 people in , , . It is mostly known for the sumptuous Mafra National Palace, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Museu Nacional da Música and Tapada Nacional de Mafra.

Museum
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The Museu da Música is a museum in the , Portugal. The museum primarily features musical instruments; among its holdings is a 1725 Stradivarius cello once owned and played by King Luís I of Portugal (ruled 1861–1889.

Nature reserve
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The was created in Mafra, Portugal, during the reign of king João V, following the building of the Mafra National Palace, as a park for royal and court recreation.

Church
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is a gothic church in , . It is classified as a National Monument.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Igreja Nova and Carvoeira.

Village
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is a village.

Village
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is a village, which is situated 6 km west of Mafra Municipality.

Mafra Municipality

Latitude
38.9411° or 38° 56′ 28″ north
Longitude
-9.3264° or 9° 19′ 35″ west
Population
76,700
Elevation
232 metres (761 feet)
Open location code
8CCGWMRF+CF
Geo­Names ID
8010563
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In Other Languages

From Portuguese to Spanish—“Mafra Municipality” goes by many names.

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Notable Places Nearby

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