Museu Nacional do Azulejo

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"The National Tile Museum is one of the most important national museums, both for its unique collection, for the distinct artistic expression of Portuguese culture and also for the unique building in which it is housed, the former convent of Madre de Deus, founded in 1509 by the Queen D. Leonor. Its collections allow you to take a journey through the history of Azulejo from the 15th century to the present day. In the conventual part you will find the Church of Madre de Deus, the greatest example of Portuguese Baroque, abundantly decorated with sculptures, paintings and tiles."
Ariel Blakeman
"Tile art is a common feature throughout the Mediterranean, but only Lisbon has a museum exclusively dedicated to it. It’s a must-see, one-of-a-kind attraction, housed in a magnificent old convent from 1509, and with a collection featuring pieces going back to the 1400s. It explains the origins and evolution of the art in Portugal, which ended up being the country with the vastest and most innovative uses of tiles."
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Ava Abreu
"If you have been enchanted by the famous tiles that decorate the city then you cannot miss the national azulejos museum, which will help you discover the history of tile art in Portugal. 👣How to get there: reachable on foot from Pantheon National (1km,15min). Bus stop: Igreja Madre Deus, line 718,759. 🎟️Ticket cost:full price 8£, free entry with Lisboa City Card."

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