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Convento de Mafra

Mafra, Portugal
Ranked #1 of 2 attractions in Mafra
4.5 of 5 stars 14 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites
Description: The ancient town of Mafra harbors the cherished Convento de Mafra, an 18th-century structure that took 50,000 workers more than 13 years to complete.
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Lisbon, Portugal
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38 reviews 38 reviews
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2012

very historic, very big, and very nice to see. Try the bread of mafra, it´s very good More

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Lisboa
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35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2012

For several experts, it's the best piece of architectuere in Portugal. More

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Oslo, Norway
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 August 2008
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This huge palace/convent is easy enough to find as it completely dominates Mafra. The entrance however is a bit more obscure, as it is located on the opposite side of the grand staircase to the tourist information. Once you've entered you're allowed to find your own way through the massive convent and palace. The place was built to celebrate the... More

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Lisbon, Portugal
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Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012
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Lisbon, Portugal
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012
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Lisbon, Portugal
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012
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Lisboa
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15 reviews 15 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012
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cascais
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2012
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Lisbon, Portugal
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012
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Sintra
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2012
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