Experts' Choice Award National Tile Museum
What the experts agree on
Lisbon's tile museum in a 16th-century convent showcases azulejos' evolution from medieval Moorish designs to contemporary art through 300+ hand-painted pieces—the definitive place to understand Portugal's decorative tile heritage.
“Housed in a sublime 16th-century convent, Lisbon's Museu Nacional do Azulejo covers the entire azulejo (hand-painted tile) spectrum.”
– Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure "no place canvasses the history of these handpainted tiles like this museum in western Lisbon." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "There are more than 300 pieces to see here; this is decorative storytelling that traces the evolution of the azulejo from 16th-century handicraft to modern-day showstopper." Full review
U.S. News & World Report6.0
"One of the most notable aspects of Lisbon's alluring architecture is its vibrant ceramic tiles. You might find these Portuguese tiles, or azulejos, adorned on buildings during a walk..." Full review
Frommer's "The permanent exhibition traces the history of tile painting in Portugal from its origins to designs by contemporary artists. The room showing some of the oldest, multicolored tiles" Full review
