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Lisbon: the city built on tiles
Glazed blue ceramic tiles known as azulejo found a home in Portugal centuries ago. Today they have made Lisbon Europe’s unspoken capital of ceramic craftsmanship. In a city that inspires creativity, our itinerary takes you on a journey of discovery encountering artisans and galleries that handcraft and showcase ceramic tableware, interior decoration and tilework.
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Museum
Museu Nacional do Azulejo
Dedicated to Portuguese azulejo, the National Tile Museum features collections of ceramic decorative tiles that span the period from the 16th to the 20th century.
Rua da Madre de Deus 4,
1900-312 Lisbon, Portugal Tuesday to Sunday 10:00 - 13:00/14:00 - 17:00 More
1900-312 Lisbon, Portugal Tuesday to Sunday 10:00 - 13:00/14:00 - 17:00 More
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Master Artisan
Catarina Nunes
Ceramicist
Inspired by the coasts of England, Japan and the Azores, Catarina Nunes handcrafts contemporary sculptures with a marine theme and an asymmetrical texture.
Rua Maria 48,
1170-212 Lisbon, Portugal By appointment only More
1170-212 Lisbon, Portugal By appointment only More
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Rising Star
Maria Ana Vasco Costa
Ceramicist
With her three-dimensional ceramic sculptures Maria Ana Vasco Costa explores the relationship between visual arts, size and interior space.
Address upon request,
Lisbon, Portugal By appointment only More
Lisbon, Portugal By appointment only More
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Shop
XVIII Azulejo e Faiança
Founded by ceramicist Alberto Bruno and art connoisseur Rodrigo Almeida Dias, XVIII markets vintage and contemporary tiles and allows visitors to watch the process of making ceramic decorations.
Largo de Santa Luzia 9,
1100-411 Lisbon, Portugal Monday to Saturday 10:00 - 19:00 More
1100-411 Lisbon, Portugal Monday to Saturday 10:00 - 19:00 More
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Shop
Vista Alegre
After 200 years in business, porcelain manufacturer Vista Alegre has made its ceramic tableware and ornaments an integral part of the Portuguese heritage.
Largo do Chiado 20-23,
1200-108 Lisbon, Portugal Daily 10:00 - 20:00 More
1200-108 Lisbon, Portugal Daily 10:00 - 20:00 More
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Master Artisan
Bela Silva
Ceramicist
Blending illustration with ceramics, Bela Silva handcrafts ceramic pots and sculptures, as well as the tile panels that can be spotted at Lisbon’s Alvalade metro station.
Address upon request,
1200-484 Lisbon, Portugal By appointment only More
1200-484 Lisbon, Portugal By appointment only More
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Master Artisan
Cécile Mestelan
Ceramicist
Cécile Mestelan adds a dash of French elegance to her tableware and unique tinted clay objects that mimic Lisbon’s vibrant colour palette.
Rua Poiais de São Bento 74,
1200-349 Lisbon, Portugal Monday to Friday 10:00 - 17:00 More
1200-349 Lisbon, Portugal Monday to Friday 10:00 - 17:00 More
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Shop
A Vida Portuguesa
Established by former journalist Catarina Portas, A Vida Portuguesa is a compilation of interior decorations and tiles, each with a unique connection to the Portuguese community.
Chiado, Rua Anchieta 11,
1200-023 Lisbon, Portugal Monday to Saturday 10:00 - 20:00 and Sunday 11:00 - 20:00 More
1200-023 Lisbon, Portugal Monday to Saturday 10:00 - 20:00 and Sunday 11:00 - 20:00 More
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Master Artisan
Margarida Fernandes
Ceramicist
Embracing rustic kitchen style, Margarida Fernandes slip casts minimalist traditional kitchen items, including butter and soap dishes, servers, plates and jars.
Lx Factory, Rua Rodrigues de Faria 103,
1300-501 Lisbon, Portugal By appointment only More
1300-501 Lisbon, Portugal By appointment only More
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