It began as
a convent of Poor Clares in the sixteenth century. In the XIX century becomes a tiles warehouse . In
the 50’s of the last century it became the National Tile Museum. It’s
accessible to ALL
The National
Tile Museum is located at the Madredeus Convent in Xabregas, Lisbon. At the time of
its construction it was located on the outskirts of Lisbon. Erected in 1509 by
Queen Leonor was delivered to the order of Santa Clara. Since then until the
nineteenth century, the Convent has undergone several requalification. Survived
the 1755 earthquake.
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The Convent, itself a monument.
In itself,
the building where it is installed the Museum is worth a visit. In it we find a
chapel, before the earthquake, "lined with gold", all of it decorated
with the famous gilded so common in the Portuguese Baroque. It is also possible
to observe a Monumental Nativity Scene depicting the life of the people, work
in the fields and everyday life.
Tiles and panels Standards
The tile is
an invention brought by the Arabs when they inhabited the Iberian Peninsula.
According to experts the Portuguese tiles is demarcated from the Spanish and
the Netherlands by three characteristics: the dialogue with the space in which
it operates and other decorative arts, such as the panel brought the Church of
Santo André destroyed by the earthquake 1755.
Another
distinctive aspect of the Portuguese tiles is the taste for textiles. It can find
the Museum various kinds of patterns. Finally the jewelery it is also a
differentiating factor for tiles in Portugal. Observing paintings on tile
depicting jewelry is possible.
Accessibility
The tiles
of the National Museum is considered a museum really for All. There are
activities for young and old, families and seniors. In recent years the museum
has invested heavily on the accessibility for people with special needs. With
the help of Maecenas, consultants and people with disabilities was possible to
make this space accessible to everyone. Were built access ramps for people with
physical disabilities, acquired audio-guides for people with low vision or
blind, they have also built several models so that people can fumble and
brochures in Braille. For deaf people were purchased tabs on Portuguese Sign
Language and International Signs System for foreign visitors.
Localization:
GPS:
N 38.724161
W -9.113944
Museu Nacional do Azulejo
Rua da Madre de Deus, nº 4
1900-312 Lisboa
Contacts:
Telf: (+351) 218 100 340 |
Fax: (+351) 218 100 369
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