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- čas přidán 9. 04. 2023
- Discreetly tucked away behind a leafy exterior, Portugal's National Tile Museum is a treasure trove of uniquely #Portuguese #art, #history, #culture. The simple austerity of the Museum's facade belies its riches within.
This 16th century former convent, founded in 1509 by the Queen of #Portugal Eleanor of Aragon, is home to one of the largest and most exquisite #ceramic collections in the world, all of which are distinctly Portuguese.
It's a privilege and pleasure to share the perspective of Museum director Alexandre Pais on the history of Portuguese #Azulejos and the Museum's spectacular collection.
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Azulejos give Portugal a warmth and a humanity that you won't find anywhere else. There are some magnificent examples throughout the country. This is a great video. Thanks!
Well said! Alexandre really made clear how the azulejos are emblematic of Portuguese identity, which is ever-evolving! So glad you enjoyed the video!
This is a fantastic amazing museum. They even have a "secret" exhibit that is really remarkable!
Thanks Tom! Right you are! (And I am not going to give away the "secret"!) 😉
So beautiful and this video is inspiring me to make Portugal my next travel destination! So helpful!!
Yes, the setting for the Museum is gorgeous, as are its contents! Delighted the video was useful to you!
Estes gajos ainda nao perceram q os azuis azuejos sao portugueses, unicamente portugueses e só se encontram em Portugal.
Por acaso, os azulejos azuis que cobrem a igreja da Madre de Deus, do convento onde se encontra este Museu, foram pintados na Holanda e os muito portugueses azulejos de figura avulsa, tambem se encontram inspirados pelos azulejos de Delft na Holanda.