  We study the physical and kinematic properties of the narrow line region
(NLR) of the nearest obscured quasar MRK 477 (z=0.037), using optical and
near-infrared spectroscopy. We explore a diversity of aspects that provide a
more complete understanding of the nature of this object, example of a type 2
quasar in the nearby Universe, as well as a starburst-AGN hybrid system
[abridged].
