THE PALACE
The Palace of Mafra is a venue 39km northwest from Lisbon.

DINING EVENTS
The Palacio Nacional de Mafra offers in exclusiveness several of its spaces for cultural or corporate purposes. Some of the most emblematic rooms of the Palace are available for gala dinners and cocktails and also for cultural or business events.

HISTORY
Built in the 18th century by order of King João V (1689-1750) in fulfilment of a vow he made, to be blessed with an heir from his marriage to Maria Ana of Austria, or be cured of a serious illness, the Royal Convent and Palace of Mafra is the most important baroque monument in Portugal. 

 All in limestone and marble from this region (Pêro Pinheiro and Sintra), the building covers an area of almost four hectares (37.790 m2), including 1.200 rooms, more than 4.700 doors and windows, 156 stairways and 29 inner yards and courtyards. 

Such magnificence was only possible due to the Brazilian gold that poured into the country, allowing the King to carry out his patronage of the arts and the strengthening of royal authority.