1 janv. 1717 - Beginning of construction of the Mafra Palace-Monastery
Description:
Construction begins on the grand palace-monastery of Mafra, which João V promised to build after the birth of his heir, aiming to rival Spain’s Escorial. The palace’s 1,000 rooms are elegantly designed and lavishly furnished, creating a huge contrast with the poor countryside around it. Forced laborers, overseen by military guards, work on the massive project, providing jobs for many locals, especially those maintaining the 7,000 carts and feeding the animals used for transport.Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
1 janv. 1717
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 308 ans