Mafra Palace Library

The Rococo library, situated at the back of the second floor, is truly the highlight of this palace, rivalling the grandeur of the library of the Melk Abbey in Austria. Built by Manuel Caetano de Sousa, this library is 88 m long, 9.5 m wide and 13 m high. The magnificent floor is covered with tiles of rose, grey and white marble. The library is known for homing bats which protect the books from insect damage. (Wikipedia)

For more information, visit the Mafra Palace's website.