National Tile Museum (Museu Nacional do Azulejo), Lisbon

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National Tile Museum (Museu Nacional do Azulejo)

Xabregas, Lisbon 1h 30m ~£8

About

A former convent that tells the story of Portugal’s tile art, from Moorish origins to modern panels, with a long panoramic tile view of old Lisbon.

Good to know

  • The convent café is lovely
  • A short tram or taxi ride from the centre

Nearby while you’re here

Combine National Tile Museum (Museu Nacional do Azulejo) with Feira da Ladra Flea Market, Miradouro da Senhora do Monte and Miradouro de Santa Luzia for a roughly 4-hour plan around Xabregas.

1.5 km · ~11 min by metro/taxi
1.8 km · ~12 min by metro/taxi
2.0 km · ~12 min by metro/taxi
2.0 km · ~13 min by metro/taxi

Alfama Wander

Free2h 30m

2.1 km · ~13 min by metro/taxi

Eat and drink nearby

3.4 km · ~18 min by metro/taxi

LX Factory

Free2 hrs

6.1 km · ~28 min by metro/taxi

Distances are straight-line estimates from sample coordinates.

Sample hotels nearby