Mafra Tour HALF DAY | The new UNESCO World Heritage Site Trails and Legends

Mafra Tour HALF DAY | The new UNESCO World Heritage Site Trails and Legends

In this tour we will explore differently the historical / cultural side of the latest UNESCO World Heritage Site, Mafra.
With a touch of adventure and plenty of relaxation, we will go through the main sights of the region, making known the history, tradition and secrets kept here.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Tapada Nacional de Mafra, Portão do Codeçal, 2640-602 Mafra, Portugal

On the Tapada Nacional de Mafra, they will take a walking tour of an easy-to-ride trail of approximately 2km, where you can observe various animals, such as deer, fallow deer, wild boar and fox, free in the wild.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Mafra National Palace, Terreiro D. João V, 2640 Mafra, Portugal

At the Basilica of the National Palace of Mafra, you will see a canvas by Francesco Trevisani representing The Virgin, Child and St. Anthony, to whom the Basilica is dedicated. And also the Italian sculpture by royal commission, the most significant collection of baroque sculpture outside Italy and the unique set of six historical organs commissioned by D. João VI.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Jardim do Cerco, Largo Gen. Conde de São Januário, 2640 Mafra, Portugal

At this stop, you will visit the Jardim do Cerco, which used to be the Royal Garden. Lakes of water, broad paths, leafy trees and a still-functioning century-old water fountain are some of the attractions of this Versailles-inspired garden.

Duration: 30 minutes