architecture
Mafra Basilica
Twin bell towers and a great dome rise from the heart of Mafra’s royal complex.
The story behind the place
Mafra’s basilica links the palace wings of a vast eighteenth-century royal building. Its design draws on Italian Baroque architecture, while the facade towers contain remarkable carillons made in Flanders. Look for the contrast between the slender bell towers and the great rounded dome behind them. The basilica was consecrated in 1730.
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Read more from the sources
- Royal Building of Mafra — Palace, Basilica, Convent, Cerco Garden and Hunting ParkUNESCO World Heritage Centre
