Azulejos are an integral part of Portuguese daily life. The traditional glazed tiles are celebrated here through collections ranging from Hispano-Arabic trends and the 18th century Delft school to modern applications. Part of the Gulbenkian Foundation, the museum is housed in the former Madre de Deus convent. It also features a Baroque church that pays tribute to this ornamental art form, works by azulejo artists – including Almada Negreiros, Carlos Botelho and Maria Keil – a library, café and shop selling contemporary and replica tiles.


Museu Nacional do Azulejo, Rua Madre Deus, Lisbon, Portugal

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