A treasure for azulejo lovers, it was founded in 1741, preserving traditional techniques to create azulejos of exceptional beauty and quality. Initially, the factory was known as Olaria das Terras de Santa'Anna and mainly produced unglazed red clay utility crockery. After the 1755 earthquake, the reconstruction of Lisbon made it an urgency to produce large quantities of azulejos to cover the new buildings. Those azulejos are still on many buildings in downtown Lisbon.
Calçada Boa Hora, nº 96, 1300-488, Lisboa
Site: https://www.santanna.com.pt/
Email: info@santanna.com.pt
Telephone: +351 213 638 292
Opening hours:
Monday to Friday, from 9:30 am to 6:30 pm (by appointment).
Free Entry
How to get there:
Train: CAIS DO SODRÉ - CASCAIS - EXPRESS
Tram: 15E
Bus: 732, 76
GPS: 38.70116509880122, -9.191626004696847
A reference in the world of Portuguese azulejos, this building located at Intendente, in Lisbon, was built between 1849 and 1865, presenting a façade fully decorated with figurative tiles created by the factory's artistic director, nicknamed ‘Ferreira das Tabuletas’. Originally used by António Costa Lamego as a pottery workshop, it then became a factory, adopting the name Viúva Lamego when António Lamego's wife took over the management, following the death of her husband in 1876. The building, now classified as public interest property, is one of the most emblematic of the city, an ex-libris of the 18th century naïf style azulejo.
Largo do Intendente, 25, 1100-285, Lisboa
Website: www.viuvalamego.com
Email: geral@viuvaslamego.com
Telephone: +351 213 638 292
Opening hours:
Monday to Friday, from 10:00 am to 6:30 pm (closed during lunch hours).
How to get there:
Bus: 708
Metro: Green Line
GPS: 38.7211084101872, -9.135025775247875
This mural, a work of public art by plastic artist Erró, represents several characters from American comics and science fiction, namely Superman, Spider-Man, and many others. As an advocate of the maxim ‘More is better’, this postmodernist painter adds weight, dynamism and often some shrillness to his pieces, including this azulejo panel, which translates the dread of emptiness due to its size and the number of characters and personalities therein represented, in a chained, superimposed and showing movement.
Av. Dom João II 47, 1990-095 Lisboa
Website: https://www.vipartshotel.com/
Email: res.arts@viphotels.com
Telephone: +351 210 020 400
Opening hours:
Open 24 hours
How to get there:
Train: SINTRA - LISBOA - AZAMBUJA
Bus: 708
Metro: Red Line
GPS: 38.77269588757788, -9.098022875244846
On the access ramps to the Oceanário, you can find a large azulejo panel with representations of aquatic life. Dating back to 1998, this panel was designed by Ivan Chermayeff, and consists of 54,000 azulejos produced at the Constância Ceramic Factory. For its composition and organisation, the author resorted to new technologies, such as the computerised treatment of ‘pixels’ from images, combined with traditional techniques such as stamping. The marine shapes in the composition become more defined and are more perceivable as we move away. However, the elements that compose them, with different shades and geometrised designs, can only be correctly understood in close proximity.
Esplanada Dom Carlos I s/n, 1990-005 Lisboa
Website: www.oceanario.pt
Email: info@oceanario.pt
Telephone: +351 218 917 002
Opening hours:
Daily, from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm (last entry at 7:00 pm).
0-2 yo: free entry
3-12 yo: €15
13-64 yo: €25
+65 yo: €17
How to get there:
Tram: 15E
Bus: 760, 728
Metro: Red Line
GPS: 38.763526740428475, -9.093752233528868
Inaugurated in 1930, this market is an authentic azulejo gallery. The panels inside the building, by José António Jorge Pinto and Pedro Jorge Pinto, date back to 1929 and depict the city's various economic activities. At the north entrance there are also panels on either side, by Rosa Rodrigues, dated 1944, with images of the city. In this market each azulejo tells a story, capturing the essence of Portuguese culture. A unique display that makes this a captivating place to visit, all while exploring the market's fresh produce and enjoying the rich tradition of the local azulejo craft.
Av. Luísa Todi , 163, 2900-462 Setúbal
Telephone: +351 265 545 392
Opening hours:
Tuesday to Saturday from 7:30 am to 2:00 pm
How to get there:
Train: BARREIRO - PRAIAS SADO A
Ferry: Terreiro do Paço - Barreiro
GPS: 38.52292992258889, -8.894181969125258
Also known as Chafariz da Cordoaria, it is a true example of how azulejos are used in architecture. Although built between 1821 and 1828, its azulejo panels, produced at the Viúva Lamego Ceramic Factory and carried out by Mário Reis, were only installed in the 20th century, within the context of an urban repair project signed by architect Raul Lino. The continuous and contoured panels have different motifs with bird designs at their centre.
Rua da Junqueira, Lisboa
How to get there:
Train: CAIS DO SODRÉ - CASCAIS
Tram: 15E
Bus: 728, 732
GPS: 38.698185511916876, -9.190345445211486
An unmissable destination for azulejo enthusiasts, with a collection that spans azulejo production from the second half of the 15th century to the present day. At the beginning of the permanent exhibition there is a small nucleus which illustrates the materials and manufacturing techniques used to create azulejos. The museum's highlight is the Panorama, an impressive azulejo panel depicting a panoramic view of the city of Lisbon. An immersive and captivating experience where visitors can explore the history, techniques and beauty of Portuguese azulejos in a culturally enriching environment.
Rua da Madre de Deus, 4, 1900-312 Lisboa
Website: www.museudoazulejo.pt
Email: geral@mnazulejo.dgpc.pt
Telephone: +351 218 100 340
Opening hours:
Tuesday to Sunday, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm (last entry at 12:30 pm) and from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm (last entry at 5:30 pm).
Standard ticket price: €5
65 years +: 50% discount
Youth Card: 50% discount
Family ticket: 50% discount
How to get there:
Bus: 759, 794, 718, 742, 781, 782
Metro: Blue Line
GPS: 38.72475874863081, -9.11444798690438
A space dedicated to contemporary art that also celebrates the creative use of azulejos. Located in Lisbon, the gallery displays works by renowned artists, including installations and azulejo panels. These innovative artistic pieces transcend the limits of the azulejo tradition, presenting contemporary and experimental interpretations of this form of art. A fascinating place to explore the convergence between contemporary art and azulejos, which provides a unique and inspiring perspective on artistic expression in Portugal.
Rua da Academia das Ciências, 2C, 1200-004, Lisboa
Website: www.galeriaratton.blogspot.com/
Email: galeriaratton@sapo.pt
Telephone: +351 213 460 948
Opening hours:
Tuesday to Saturday from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
Free Entry
How to get there:
Tram: 24E, 28E, 12E
Bus: 758, 736, 732, 709, 773
GPS: 38.71350001016101, -9.148183804696114
A Catholic church in Lisbon dedicated to São Roque, ordered to be built at the end of the 16th century. It belonged to the Society of Jesus, being its first church in Portugal, and one of the first Jesuit churches in the world. It was one of the few buildings in Lisbon to survive the 1755 earthquake relatively unscathed, with several parts of the church (for example, the walls under the choir gallery and the transept) decorated with ‘diamond-tipped’ azulejos, dating from 1596. These various tile panels come from Portuguese and possibly Spanish workshops and are now part of the artistic heritage of Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Lisboa.
Largo Trindade Coelho, 1200-470 Lisboa
Website: https://museusaoroque.scml.pt
Email: museusaoroque@scml.pt
Telephone: +351 218 100 340
Opening hours:
October to March
Monday | 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Tuesday to Sunday | 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
April to September
Monday | 01:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Tuesday to Sunday | 10:00 am to 7:00 pm
How to get there:
Tram: 15E
Bus: 760, 758
Metro: Blue Line, Green Line
GPS: 38.7134936212593, -9.143469815716157
As a stunning example of azulejo applied to palace architecture, this 17th-century palace is one of the most beautiful examples of Portuguese noble architecture, combining Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque elements. This architectural and artistic treasure has a rich artistic heritage, which besides other elements also includes azulejo panels, visible both on the façade and inside, including in its six noble halls. A true testimony to the history and culture of Portugal.
Jardim 9 de Abril, 1 a 5, 1249-083, Lisboa
Website: www.cruzvermelha.pt/alugue-o-nosso-pal%C3%A1cio.html#localiza%C3%A7%C3%A3o-e-accessos
Email: sede@cruzvermelha.org.pt
Telephone: +351 213 913 900
Opening hours:
From 10:00 am to 12:00 pm and 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm (by appointment).
How to get there:
Tram: 15E, 18E
Bus: 728, 732, 760, 714
Metro: Green Line
GPS: 38.7043578635546, -9.163266875248885
A masterpiece of Manueline architecture which comprises a treasure of ornamental azulejos. The inner walls of the monastery are lined with azulejos displaying intricate patterns, religious symbols, and decorative elements. Each azulejo panel is a piece of art in itself, reflecting the skill and creativity of the azulejo makers of the time. With their rich palette of colours and impressive detail, the azulejos complement the grandeur of the monastery, providing its visitors with a unique aesthetic and historical experience.
Praça do Império, 1400-206 Lisboa
Website: www.mosteirojeronimos.gov.pt
Email: geral@mjeronimos.dgpc.pt
Telephone: +351 213 620 034
Opening hours:
Tuesday to Sunday, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm (closed on Mondays).
Standard ticket price: €10.00
Discounts:
Visitors aged 65 and over - 50%
Student card not included in study visit - 50%
Cartão Jovem (Youth Card) - 50%
Family Ticket (1/2 adults + minimum 2 under 18s) - 50%
Protocols with third parties - 20%
Free admission on Sundays and bank holidays until 02:00 pm, for all citizens residing in the national territory.
How to get there:
Train: CAIS DO SODRÉ - CASCAIS
Tram: 15E
Bus: 728, 732
Metro: Green Line
GPS: 38.69788421690338, -9.206706997973976
Located in São Domingos de Benfica, this palace was built between 1671 and 1672 as a hunting lodge for João Mascarenhas, 1st Marquis of Fronteira. Its halls, corridors, and even the exterior of the palace are decorated with azulejos, which compose the largest collection from this era preserved in its original location, creating an atmosphere of both beauty and sophistication. They depict mythological scenes, historical events and bucolic landscapes, providing a glimpse into Portugal's grand past.
Largo São Domingos de Benfica, 1, 1500-554 Lisboa
Email: info@fronteira-alorna.pt
Telephone: +351 217 782 023
Opening hours:
Monday to Saturday, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm (closed on Sundays).
Palace + Gardens: €14
Gardens: €6
How to get there:
Train: MIRA SINTRA-MELEÇAS - ROSSIO
Bus: 711, 770
Metro: Green Line, Blue Line
GPS: 38.740127656637526, -9.180358745799008
A summer palace from the first half of the 18th century, set amongst the remains of an old manor house. It was built by Diogo de Sousa Mexia, and built between 1734 and 1746, the authorship of the building being unknown. It is the headquarters of the Museu de Lisboa and, in addition to the azulejos of the palace itself and its dependencies, it is also possible to visit a new room dedicated to azulejos depicting Catholic saints. This visit will allow you to get to know some of the more than 1700 pieces inventoried in Lisbon, and discover stories about their safeguarding and appreciation, as well as the recent discovery and respective conservation of an important piece dating prior to the 1755 earthquake.
Campo Grande, 245, 1700-091 Lisboa
Website: www.museudelisboa.pt/pt
Email: info@museudelisboa.pt
Telephone: +351 217 513 200
Opening hours:
Tuesday to Sunday, from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm (closed on Mondays).
Standard ticket price: €3
Discounts:
From 13 to 25 yo, non-residents in the municipality of Lisbon: 50% (€1.50);
Over 65 year olds, not residing in the municipality of Lisbon: 15% (€2.60);
Disabled persons: 15% (free entry for the carer).
Free Entry:
Up to 12 yo;
Young people from 13 to 18 yo, residing in the municipality of Lisbon;
Over 65 yo, residing in the municipality of Lisbon;
Sundays and bank holidays until 02:00 pm for residents of the Lisbon council area.
How to get there:
Bus: 736, 732, 701, 711, 708, 750
Metro: Green Line, Yellow Line
GPS: 38.7585765933983, -9.156326809589691
Built by D. Inês Antónia da Cunha, in the late 18th century, this palace is one of the most emblematic buildings in Cascais and the only example of Portuguese civil architecture where religious neoclassical themed panels were applied on the façades. Among these are the ones which represent the Four Evangelists – S. Marcos and S. Mateus, on the main façade and S. Lucas and S. João, on the lateral façade – manufactured in the Real Fábrica de Louça do Rato and painted by Francisco de Paula e Oliveira. In 1940, the Town Hall was installed in the building. Among the interventions promoted to accommodate the Town Hall, the decorative azulejos installed in the noble room, painted by Eduardo Leite and produced in the Viúva Lamego Ceramic Factory, are a standout, recreating the Johannine Baroque style, with rural and maritime scenes.
Praça 5 de Outubro, 2750-642 Cascais
Website: https://cultura.cascais.pt/list/patrimonio/palacio-dos-condes-da-guarda-atuais-pacos-do-concelho
Opening hours:
Monday to Friday, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
How to get there:
Train: CAIS DO SODRÉ - CASCAIS
Tram: 15E
Bus: 732, 759, 760
Metro: Green Line
GPS: 38.71461570301458, -9.130949587517017
Built in the 18th century by King João V, it is the most important Baroque monument in Portugal. Also known as the Real Edifício de Mafra, it is a Cultural Site inscribed on the World Heritage List by UNESCO in 2019, and includes the Royal Palace, the Basilica, the Convent, the Jardim do Cego gardens and a vast forest area. The monumentality of the building and the quality of the works acquired in Europe were possible mostly thanks to the riches coming from the Portuguese empire, such as gold and precious stones from Brazil.
Terreiro D. João V, 2640-492 Mafra
Website: https://www.cm-mafra.pt/pages/1084
Email: geral@pnmafra.dgpc.pt
Telephone: +351 261 817 550
Opening hours:
Wednesday to Monday, from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm.
Standard ticket price: €6.00
Free entry on Sundays and bank holidays until 02:00 pm, for all citizens residing in Portuguese territory.
Visitors aged 65 and over - 50%
Student card (not valid for field trips) - 50%
Cartão Jovem (Youth Card) - 50%
Family Ticket (1/2 adults + minimum 2 under 18 yo) - 50%
Protocols with third parties - 20%
How to get there:
Train: MIRA SINTRA-MELEÇAS - ROSSIO
Bus: 2802, 2803, 2804, 2805, 2740, 2741, 736, 2741, 750
Metro: Green Line
GPS: 38.936941981130346, -9.325940433518582
This 18th-century palace, located in Queluz, is one of the last great Rococo-style buildings to be designed in Europe. Although much smaller, the palace is often referred to as the Portuguese Versailles, and has been classified as a National Monument since 1910. A predominant feature of the interiors are the polychrome glazed azulejos, often appearing in Chinoiserie style, with shades of blue and yellow contrasting with muted reds.
Largo do Palácio Nacional, 2745-191 Queluz
Website: https://www.parquesdesintra.pt/pt/parques-monumentos/palacio-nacional-e-jardins-de-queluz/
Email: info@parquesdesintra.pt
Telephone: +351 219 237 300
Opening hours:
Daily, from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Adult ticket (18 to 64) - €10
Youth ticket (from 6 to 17 yo) - €8.5
Senior ticket (over 65 yo) - €8.5
Family ticket (2 adults + 2 under 18 yo) - €33
How to get there:
Train: MIRA SINTRA-MELEÇAS - ROSSIO, SINTRA - LISBOA - AZAMBUJA
Bus: 1717
Metro: Green Line, Blue Line
GPS: 38.750721041445125, -9.25908307524613
Also known as Palácio da Vila, this was one of the palaces used by the Portuguese Royal Family practically until the end of the monarchy, in 1910. Its construction began in the 15th century, following the design of an unknown author, with elements of Medieval, Gothic, Manueline, Renaissance and Romantic architecture. It also boasts one of the largest collections of Mudéjar tiles in the country.
Largo Rainha Dona Amélia, 2710-616 Sintra
Website: https://www.parquesdesintra.pt/pt/parques-monumentos/palacio-nacional-sintra/
Email: info@parquesdesintra.pt
Telephone: +351 219 237 300
Opening hours:
Daily, from 9:30 am to 6:30 pm
Adult ticket (18 to 64) - €10
Youth ticket (from 6 to 17 yo) - €8.5
Senior ticket (over 65 yo) - €8.5
Family ticket (2 adults + 2 under 18 yo) - €33
How to get there:
Train: MIRA SINTRA-MELEÇAS - ROSSIO
Bus: 1253
Metro: Green Line, Blue Line
GPS: 38.79760260051978, -9.390434120270676
This Palace’s architecture, decoration and gardens have been influenced over the centuries by its different owners, inspired by their travels through Europe, Africa and the East, thus contributing to turn it into a unique jewel. Over time, the Estate has been embellished with 15th and 16th century Portuguese azulejos evoking Moorish patterns and designs. This is where you can find the first azulejo to be dated in Portugal.
Estrada Nacional 10, Vila Nogueira de Azeitão, 2925-710 Azeitão
Website: www.bacalhoa.com
Email: visitas@bacalhoa.pt
Telephone: +351 212 198 067
Opening hours:
Daily, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm.
Standard ticket price: €10
Free for children up to 5 yo.
How to get there:
Train: MIRA SINTRA-MELEÇAS - ROSSIO
Bus: 1253
Metro: Green Line, Blue Line
GPS: 38.52535204883893, -8.992120545811696
This is where one of the defensive walls of the city of Lisbon was built during the second half of the 3rd century, and authentic treasures can be found decorating the historic façades of the buildings. Walking along this charming street, which connects the Lisbon Cathedral and Alfama, you can find a variety of azulejo panels that depict scenes from everyday city life, and also constitute ornamental motifs and architectural elements. The azulejos add colour and personality to the façades of the buildings, creating a unique atmosphere. Each azulejo panel tells a silent story about the culture of Lisbon.
Rua São João da Praça, Lisboa
How to get there:
Tram: 12E, 15E, 28E
Bus: 737, 759, 760
Metro: Green Line, Blue Line
GPS: 38.70977435553309, -9.130457445800829
This is an emblematic place in the city of Lisbon where azulejos play a central role on the buildings’ façades. The façade of the 18th-century building, which is completely covered with tiles, is definitely the highlight, translating a pronounced romantic taste and presenting scenes with trompe-l'oeil effects, in a revivalist testimony of Baroque inspiration. This work, by azulejo painter Luís Ferreira, widely known as 'Ferreira das Tabuletas', was produced around 1860 at the Viúva Lamego Ceramic Factory.
Campo de Santa Clara, Lisboa
How to get there:
Tram: 12E, 28E
Bus: 734, 737
Metro: Green Line
GPS: 38.71551056375636, -9.125255704696016
Built in 1864 on the grounds of the extinct Convento da Santíssima Trindade (Convent of the Holy Trinity) by Manuel Moreira Garcia, a Galician capitalist with strong Masonic convictions, Casa do Ferreira das Tabuletas is a Pombaline building lined with azulejos by painter and azulejo maker Luís António Ferreira, better known as Ferreira das Tabuletas, hence the name of the house. As one of the most original exterior decorative examples of Lisbon architecture, it brings together Masonic symbols linked to the owner's ideals, such as the Eye of Providence, with several allegories. In this case, it reveals its originality by integrating false architectural elements, such as niches with human figures of classic taste, representing the Earth, Water, Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Science, as well as by imitating painting in 'tromp l 'oeil'.
Largo Trindade Coelho, Lisboa
How to get there:
Tram: 28E
Bus: 711, 794, 732, 758
Metro: Green Line, Blue Line
GPS: 38.71194409399599, -9.141946304696193
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