Visit to the National Tile Museum Lisbon

The National Tile Museum (Museu Nacional do Azulejo) in Lisbon is one of Portugal’s most unique museums, dedicated to the art of decorative tiles, or azulejos. It is housed in the former Convent of Madre de Deus, a stunning 16th-century building with one of the most representative churches of Portuguese Baroque. The museum showcases centuries of tile-making history, starting from Islamic and moorish beginnings. We will discover the changes in tile making to accomodate Portuguese and European tastes over the centuries up to modern designs. One of its highlights is a massive 18th-century tile panel depicting Lisbon before the 1755 earthquake. The museum’s collection offers a fascinating insight into Portugal’s cultural and artistic heritage, making it a must-visit for history and design enthusiasts.

Meeting Point Link: entrance to the museum  https://maps.app.goo.gl/MMBE5ApcD6YyDWxg9?g_st=ic

Price: €14 for presentation by our tour guide. Entrance to museum to be paid but free for Portuguese NIF holders.

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