São Miguel de Alcainça

São Miguel de Alcainça is a village in União das freguesias de Malveira e São Miguel de Alcainça, Mafra, Lisbon District. São Miguel de Alcainça is situated nearby to the hamlet Alcainça Grande, as well as near Arrifana.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Museu Nacional da Música and Mafra station.

Museu Nacional da Música

Museum

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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. Museu Nacional da Música is situated 3 km northwest of São Miguel de Alcainça.

Mafra station

Railway station

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Mafra station is a railway station, which is situated 3 km south of São Miguel de Alcainça.

Tapada Nacional de Mafra

Nature reserve

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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. Tapada Nacional de Mafra is situated 3½ km north of São Miguel de Alcainça.