Palácio Nacional de Mafra Audio Guide
Explore Palácio Nacional de Mafra with Stanza's GPS-triggered offline audio guide.
About the Tour
The Palace of Mafra is a monumental Baroque and Neoclassical palace, basilica, and convent complex built in the 18th century. It stands as one of the most significant architectural achievements of the Portuguese Enlightenment.
What you will hear
The Vestibule and Italian Sculpture
Focuses on the grand entrance hall and the 'School of Sculpture' theme, featuring Italian Baroque marble works.
The Main Vestibule
Step inside this cool, stone vestibule, which served as a premier training ground for the greatest sculptors in 18th-century Portugal.
The Basilica of Our Lady and Saint Anthony
The spiritual heart of the complex, showcasing the grand nave and the verified 'Assumption of Our Lady' painting.
Assumption of Our Lady
This central altarpiece depicts the Virgin Mary ascending to heaven, a key theme that mirrors the upward energy of the Basilica's architecture.
The Basilica Nave
Experience the breathtaking height of the Basilica, a space defined by soaring columns, pink and grey marble, and a massive central dome.
The Ensemble of Six Pipe Organs
The world-unique collection of six historic pipe organs designed to be played simultaneously.
The Six-Organ Ensemble
From the transept, you can see how the six organs are positioned to create an 18th-century version of surround sound.
The Bell Towers and Historical Carillons
Explaining the 92 bells that form the largest historical carillon collection in the world.
Symmetry and the Dome
The perfect symmetry of Mafra’s exterior is capped by a central dome modeled after the great basilicas of Rome.
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