Basilica of Our Lady and Saint Anthony of Mafra, Baroque basilica in Mafra, Portugal.
The Basilica features local rose-colored marble interiors with white marble patterns, extending 63 meters in length with a 21.5-meter-high nave.
Construction started in 1717 under King John V of Portugal, utilizing wealth from Brazilian colonies to transform a simple friary into a grand palace complex.
The interior displays 58 marble statues crafted by Roman sculptors, along with jasper altarpieces created by the School of Mafra artisans.
The Basilica maintains its function as a religious center and hosts regular services while allowing visitors to explore its architectural elements.
Six ornate organs, built between 1792 and 1807 using Brazilian wood, are distributed throughout the basilica, with four located in the transept.
Location: Mafra
Inception: 1717
Founders: John V of Portugal
Architects: João Frederico Ludovice
Architectural style: baroque architecture
GPS coordinates: 38.93690,-9.32640
Latest update: June 13, 2025 19:03
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Aldeia típica de José Franco
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The six organs in the Palace of Mafra
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