What not to miss at the Museu Nacional do Azulejo
Today, we will dive into one of the most visited museums of Lisbon and one of the most important in Portugal.
The Museu Nacional do Azulejo or National Tile Museum is one of the most important national museums, for its unique collection - the Azulejo (tile), an artistic expression which distinguishes the Portuguese culture, and for the building where it is located - the ancient Convent of Madre de Deus, founded in 1509.
The art of tile making is a Moorish inheritance, much adapted – most noticeably in the addition of human figurative motifs, forbidden by Islam.
The collections on display allow you to make an expedition through the tile history, from the fifteenth century to the present day.
We will describe 5 features you can’t miss when visiting the Museu Nacional do Azulejo.
The Museu Nacional do Azulejo or National Tile Museum is one of the most important national museums, for its unique collection - the Azulejo (tile), an artistic expression which distinguishes the Portuguese culture, and for the building where it is located - the ancient Convent of Madre de Deus, founded in 1509.
The art of tile making is a Moorish inheritance, much adapted – most noticeably in the addition of human figurative motifs, forbidden by Islam.
We will describe 5 features you can’t miss when visiting the Museu Nacional do Azulejo.
- Tile-making Exhibit
- Madre de Deus Church
- Moorish Tiles
- Manueline Cloister
- Lisbon Panel
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