National Palace of Mafra Entry Tickets with Optional Lisbon Card
National Palace of Mafra Entry Tickets with Optional Lisbon Card
Duration: Flexible (up to 24 hours)
Flexible (up to 24 hours)
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience
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Explore the grandeur of Lisbon's National Palace of Mafra with an entry ticket option, and enhance your journey by considering the Optional Lisbon Card for added convenience. As you step into this majestic Baroque palace from the 18th century, marvel at its impressive facade leading to treasures like the ornate Basilica, complete with six organs, sculptures, and the "Cage of Birds" library containing over 36,000 ancient books. The National Palace served as a favored retreat for kings and the royal family in the 1700s.
Explore the grandeur of Lisbon's National Palace of Mafra with an entry ticket option, and enhance your journey by considering the Optional Lisbon Card for added convenience. As you step into this majestic Baroque palace from the 18th century, marvel at its impressive facade leading to treasures like the ornate Basilica, complete with six organs, sculptures, and the "Cage of Birds" library containing over 36,000 ancient books. The National Palace served as a favored retreat for kings and the royal family in the 1700s.
Explore the basilica, convent, an 18th-century infirmary, a game reserve, all part of this complex alongside the Royal Palace.
Experience artistic marvels and musical heritage within the Palace through sculptures, paintings, carillons with 92 bells, and historic organs.
Did you know? Constructing the Palace took 13 years and required an average daily workforce that grew from 15,000 to as many as 45,000 workers.
Entry to the Royal Palace
Library access included in your experience
Admission to Basilica granted upon arrival
Convent entry as part of Your Experience
Lisbon Card: 24/48/72-hour card with benefits for attractions, color handy guide and app, interactive map. Click here for the list of attractions (based on option selected). Click here to know how to use this card.
Use a 24/48/72-hour card as part of your package
Complimentary color handy guide and application provided
Interactive map included with Your Experience
Discover more by clicking for the list of attractions (based on option selected)
Understand usage details; click here to know how to use this card
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Mafra National Palace facade with twin bell towers in Mafra, Portugal.
Your Experience
The journey through time starts at the grandiose National Palace of Mafra, where its Baroque architecture from the 18th century captivates visitors right from the entrance. Inside, you'll find yourself drawn to the Basilica with its exquisite sculptures and an impressive collection of six organs.
Explore further into the "Cage of Birds," a library that holds over 36,000 ancient books, offering a glimpse into the past. Historically, this palace served as a retreat for kings and their families during the 18th century, where they enjoyed religious feasts and hunting in nearby reserves.
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The leisurely charm of Lisbon awaits with its sun-kissed streets, perfect for exploration using the convenient Lisbon card. This pass grants you unlimited access on public transport and priority entry to 17 major attractions like Jerónimos Monastery and National Costume Museum.
Experience stunning views from São Jorge Castle via the Santa Justa lift. The card also opens doors to exquisite sites such as Mafra National Palace or Ajuda National Palace, allowing you to fully experience Portugal's rich heritage with ease.
Altar inside the National Palace of Mafra with ornate sculptures and decorative elements.
Dome ceiling of the National Palace of Mafra with intricate architectural details.
Mafra National Palace facade with twin bell towers in Mafra, Portugal.
Altar inside the National Palace of Mafra with ornate sculptures and decorative elements.
Dome ceiling of the National Palace of Mafra with intricate architectural details.
Aerial view of the National Palace of Mafra, Portugal, surrounded by lush greenery and town buildings.
National Palace of Mafra has specific entry requirements:
- The basilica requires visitors to wear modest and respectful attire.
Follow the library's guidelines during your visit for a smooth experience.
Lisbon Card Details
- You are allowed only one visit per attraction with this card.
- The validity of your ticket is either 24-hour, 48-hour, or 72-hour based on the option you select.
- Not all attractions offer fast-track entry even if you have a Lisbon Card.
- To access the handy guide and app, download it using the QR Code provided; no physical guides are available.
You must exchange your card at the designated redemption point only.
National Palace of Mafra facade at sunset, Portugal.
Aerial view of the National Palace of Mafra, Portugal, surrounded by lush greenery and town buildings.
National Palace of Mafra facade at sunset, Portugal.
Plan ahead by booking your visit during off-peak times if possible; this can help avoid crowded sessions and enhance your experience at the National Palace of Mafra.
If you're interested in exploring more than just the palace, consider upgrading to a Lisbon Card for 24, 48, or 72 hours. This allows access to multiple attractions across Lisbon with general entry included for the National Palace of Mafra.
Make sure to wear respectful and modest clothing when visiting the basilica as part of your tour at the palace; this ensures compliance with their dress code guidelines.
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