One of the goals of my most recent trip to Lisbon was to visit a museum which is not usually included in the most common tourist routes in the portuguese capital, but it has a special appeal.
I mean the National Tile Museum, an institution that reflects one of the most famous artistic traditions of Portugal.
The museum is located halfway between the Commerce Square, On the banks of tagus river in the heart of the city, and the park of nations, the most modern area of Lisbon where you find an attraction such as the Oceanarium, very ideal for visiting with the family.
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Convent of the Mother of God, home of the Azulejo Museum in Lisbon
The headquarters of the Lisbon Azulejo Museum is the old Convent of Mother of God, which was founded in 1509, and where you will be able to see some architectural corner that in itself makes the visit well worth it.
Indeed, this convent is a building with two cloisters, one of Renaissance style and other manuelino, whose church rococo style I'm sure it will surprise you.
This church was initially built in the mid-16th century, but two centuries later it was redecorated in the aforementioned rococo style after the earthquake that devastated Lisbon in 1755.
Now during your visit to the museum you will be able to see its splendid decoration, both the main nave and the upstairs choir.
Where to see the Vision of Lisbon panoramic tile
But the argument that led me to visit the Azulejo museum was the impressive panoramic tile set shows what Lisbon was like just before the famous earthquake of 1755.
Known as The Vision of Lisbon, this huge panoramic tile It was made at the beginning of the 18th century and was located in the old palace of the Counts of Tentúgal.
As you tour the panorama, you will see the changes that are currently taking place in Lisbon's urban landscape compared to what the city was like before the earthquake.
What to see at the Lisbon Azulejo Museum
In addition to this artistic work, the most important in the museum, on its three floors you will see a large collection of tiles with works between the 16th and 20th centuries, which are displayed on the walls as if they were pictorial works.
You will also see some tiles of Arabic origin and a room dedicated to the origins of the tile.
Finally, I advise you not to miss visiting the museum's cafeteria, which, as expected, has a beautiful decoration...with tiles.
Lisbon Azulejo Museum opening hours
For get to the Azulejo Museum from Lisbon, it is best to take the 28 bus which part of the aforementioned Commerce Square and takes you along the shore of the tagus river inland.
The Visiting hours of the Lisbon Azulejo Museum They are from Tuesday to Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 13 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18 p.m., remaining closed to the public on Mondays.
El price of tickets to the Azulejo museum They are, generally, 5 euros, with a rate of 2,50 euros for seniors +65, young people and students.
Map: how to get to the Azulejo Museum in Lisbon
For get to the Azulejo Museum from Lisbon, it is best to take the 28 bus which part of the aforementioned Commerce Square and takes you along the shore of the tagus river inland.
Photos Azulejo Museum
Here you have more photos from the Lisbon Azulejo Museum and the church of the Convent of Madre de Dios.
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