Lisboa- Azulejo, tile Museum

Azulejo, or tiles, along with Fado are what makes Lisbon special. Housed in the Convent Madre de Deus built in 1509, the museum tells the story of tile production and its role in religious and secular life. I love tiles, the patterns, the colours and the craftsmanship. The first photo is of a 25 m panorama of Lisbon in the early 18th century before the 1755 earthquake wiped out most of the town.Read more