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Museu Nacional do Azulejo

Address: Rua da Madre de Deus 4, (Bus 104 or 105 from Santa Apolónia station), Madre de Deus, Lisbon
Phone: 21/810-0340
www.mnazulejo-ipmuseus.pt

Category: Museums/Galleries
Location: Madre de Deus

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Fodor's Review:

To fully understand the craftsmanship that goes into making the ubiquitous azulejos, visit this magnificent museum at the 16th-century Madre de Deus convent and cloister. Some of the ceramics exhibited here date from the 1700s. Displays range from individual glazed tiles to elaborate pictorial panels. The 118-foot Panorama of Lisbon (1730) is a detailed study of the city and waterfront and is reputedly the country's longest azulejo piece. The richly furnished convent church contains some sights of its own: of note are the gilt baroque decoration and lively azulejo works depicting the life of St. Anthony. There are also a little café-bar and a gift shop that sells tile reproductions.

Cost: EUR 3
Open: Tues. 2-6, Wed.-Sun. 10-6

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