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palace, Mafra, Portugal
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The National Palace of Mafra is a vast royal palace, church, and monastery located in Mafra, Portugal. Commissioned by King John V in the 18th century, it was built as a thanksgiving for the birth of his son and heir. The immense structure, measuring over 700 feet by 800 feet, contains more than 860 rooms and a significant library. The church is renowned for its marble construction, adorned with sculptures by Machado de Castro, and features carillons in its towers. Mafra itself is a center for manufacturing and agriculture, with local quarries providing limestone, basalt, granite, marble, and alabaster.1

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  2. Portugal Is Home to These 17 Inspiring Buildings

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