Mafra Municipality
Mafra is a city of 77,000 people in Greater Lisbon, Estremadura, Portugal. It is mostly known for the sumptuous Mafra National Palace, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.Places of Interest
Highlights include Museu Nacional da Música and Tapada Nacional de Mafra.
Museu Nacional da Música
Museum
The Museu da Música is a museum in the Palace of Mafra, 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.
Tapada Nacional de Mafra
Nature reserve
The Tapada Nacional de Mafra 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.
Igreja de Santo André
Church
Igreja de Santo André is a gothic church in Mafra, Portugal. It is classified as a National Monument.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Igreja Nova and Carvoeira.
Mafra Municipality
- Location: Lisbon District, Portugal, Iberia, Europe
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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
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