Lisbon’s Iconic Tiles: A Walking Tour with Context

⚬ National Pantheon
⚬ Mural de Azulejos - Botto Machado
⚬ Mosteiro de São Vicente de Fora
⚬ By Nunes
⚬ Cerâmica S.Vicente Lisboa
⚬ Villa Sousa
⚬ Church of Our Lady of Grace
⚬ Miradouro da Graça
⚬ Convento da Graça
⚬ Lisbon's Tiles
⚬ Calçada da Amália
⚬ Museu de Artes Decorativas
⚬ XVIII - Azulejo & Faiança | Loja Alfama
⚬ XVIII - Azulejo & Faiança | Loja Chiado
⚬ Lisboa Souvenir loja
⚬ Igreja de Santa Luzia
⚬ Miradouro de Santa Luzia
⚬ APPA Associação do Património e da População de Alfama

• 4.6
• English
• 75 min.
• 1.8 km.
• Provided by VoiceMap

Azulejos, the iconic Portuguese tiles, play a central role in the country’s rich cultural tapestry.

This walking tour delves into Lisbon’s vibrant neighborhoods of Graça and Alfama, highlighting the intricate craftsmanship and historical journey of these tiles.

Originally influenced by the cobalt blues of Chinese Ming Dynasty porcelain, azulejos became a hallmark of Portuguese art and architecture.

Starting at the National Pantheon, participants will learn how these tiles arrived in Portugal, their diverse influences, and practical uses, such as temperature control and fire prevention in homes.

The tour includes a visit to the Church of São Vicente de Fora, home to the world’s largest tile collection, with 100,000 azulejos on display.

Another stop is Vila Sousa, a testament to Lisbon’s rich architectural heritage.

The tour also covers the cultural exchanges between the Iberian Peninsula and the Arab world, reflecting in the tile designs.

With techniques dating back centuries, this tour reveals how tiles became part of daily life, from mosaics to religious art, and how the Industrial Revolution transformed ceramics production.

Key locations like Rua de São Vicente showcase Lisbon’s ongoing dialogue with its past through tile-making traditions, offering a unique exploration of the city’s architectural beauty.

Campo de Santa Clara, 1100-471 Lisboa

Starting Point

National Pantheon

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