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Museu Nacional do Azulejo (National Tile Museum)
Located in the Convent of Madre de Deus, which was built in 1509, this museum catalogues the history of the decoration that makes Lisbon so unique, with examples of azulejos (glazed tiles) from the 15th century to the present.
Rua de Madre de Deus 4
Tel: (21) 810 0340.
Website: www.ipmuseus.pt
Opening hours: Tues 1400-1800 and Wed-Sun 1000-1800.
Admission charge.
Miradouros (Viewing points)
With its seven hills, Lisbon has a number of places not only to see but also to see from. The Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara, Rua São Pedro de Alcântara, at the top of the Elevador de Glória funicular, offers views over the Baixa and across to the Castelo de São Jorge. Sightseers are urged to hop off tram 28 to see the view over the Alfama and the River Tagus from the Miradouro Santa Luzia, Largo Santa Luzia, and Miradouro das Portas do Sol, Largo Portas do Sol. Further along tram 28's route, up the hill, is the Miradouro da Graça, Largo Graça, which overlooks the Mouraria and the Castelo. The Elevador de Santa Justa is another great vantage point, located at the end of Rua Santa Justa. All free and open 24 hours.
Located in the Convent of Madre de Deus, which was built in 1509, this museum catalogues the history of the decoration that makes Lisbon so unique, with examples of azulejos (glazed tiles) from the 15th century to the present.
Rua de Madre de Deus 4
Tel: (21) 810 0340.
Website: www.ipmuseus.pt
Opening hours: Tues 1400-1800 and Wed-Sun 1000-1800.
Admission charge.
Miradouros (Viewing points)
With its seven hills, Lisbon has a number of places not only to see but also to see from. The Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara, Rua São Pedro de Alcântara, at the top of the Elevador de Glória funicular, offers views over the Baixa and across to the Castelo de São Jorge. Sightseers are urged to hop off tram 28 to see the view over the Alfama and the River Tagus from the Miradouro Santa Luzia, Largo Santa Luzia, and Miradouro das Portas do Sol, Largo Portas do Sol. Further along tram 28's route, up the hill, is the Miradouro da Graça, Largo Graça, which overlooks the Mouraria and the Castelo. The Elevador de Santa Justa is another great vantage point, located at the end of Rua Santa Justa. All free and open 24 hours.
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