Palace of Mafra
| National Palace of Mafra | |
|---|---|
Palácio Nacional de Mafra | |
Main façade of the palace | |
| General information | |
| Location | Mafra, Portugal |
| Coordinates | 38°56′13″N 9°19′33″W / 38.9369°N 9.3258°W |
| Official name | Royal Building of Mafra – Palace, Basilica, Convent, Cerco Garden and Hunting Park (Tapada) |
| Criteria | Cultural: (iv) |
| Reference | 1573 |
| Inscription | 2019 (43rd Session) |
| Area | 1,213.17 ha (2,997.8 acres) |
| Buffer zone | 693.239 ha (1,713.03 acres) |
| Type | Non-movable |
| Criteria | National Monument |
| Designated | 10 January 1907 |
| Reference no. | IPA.00006381 |
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The Palace of Mafra (Portuguese: Palácio de Mafra), also known as the Palace-Convent of Mafra and the Royal Building of Mafra (Real Edifício de Mafra), is a monumental Baroque and Neoclassical palace-monastery located in Mafra, Portugal, some 28 kilometres from Lisbon. Construction began in 1717 under King John V of Portugal and was completely concluded in 1755.
The palace was classified as a National Monument in 1910 and was also a finalist in the Seven Wonders of Portugal. On 7 July 2019, the Royal Building of Mafra – Palace, Basilica, Convent, Cerco Garden and Hunting Park (Tapada) was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.