Museu do Azulejo, Lisbon
One of the most important national museums, for its singular collection, Azulejo, an artistic expression which differentiates Portuguese culture, and for the unique building where it is installed, former Madre de Deus Convent, founded in 1509 by Queen Dona Leonor..
One of the most important national museums, for its singular collection, Azulejo, an artistic expression which differentiates Portuguese culture, and for the unique building where it is installed, former Madre de Deus Convent, founded in 1509 by Queen Dona Leonor.
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About Museu do Azulejo
National Tile Museum, R. da Madre de Deus 4, 1900-312 Lisbon, Portugal
Museu do Azulejo and Nearby Sights on Map
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Feira da Ladra
Bustling flea market with antique stores
Fado Museum
The Museo do Fado e da Guitarra Portuguesa is a good place for a quick study of Fado's history
Alfama
Sprawling on the slope between the São Jorge Castle and the Tejo River estuary, Alfama is the oldest district in Lisbon
Castle of Sao Jorge
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Lisbon Metro
Most of the metro system is a free art gallery
Lavra Funicular
The oldest funicular of Lisbon was inaugurated on 19 April 1884 and on that day it worked for 16 consecutive hours, carrying more than 3,000 passengers free
Museu do Teatro Romano
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Se Cathedral (Lisbon)
The Lisbon Cathedral is one of the oldest churches in the city, built in 1147 on the site of an old mosque after Christians took over the city in the Second Crusade
Rossio
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