Lisbon is a paradise for pottery and tile lovers, offering everything from traditional hand-painted azulejos to modern ceramic artistry. Whether you’re looking for authentic Portuguese tiles, artisan pottery, or unique souvenirs to take home, here’s a curated list of the best places to find pottery & tiles in Lisbon.
🏺 Where to Find Pottery & Tiles in Lisbon
1. 🟦 Fábrica Sant’Anna – Traditional Handmade Tiles
Location: Rua do Alecrim 95, Chiado
Founded in 1741, Fábrica Sant’Anna is one of Lisbon’s most iconic tile workshops, where artisans still hand-paint every piece using traditional techniques. Their tiles often replicate historic patterns seen on Lisbon’s buildings.
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🖌️ Every tile is individually crafted and painted by hand
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🏡 Great for home decor or collector’s items
➡️ Tip: They also sell decorative tableware and do custom commissions.
2. 🟫 Cortiço & Netos – Vintage & Surplus Tiles
Location: Rua Maria Andrade 37-D, Intendente
A hidden gem for those who love design and authenticity. Cortiço & Netos curates surplus tiles from now-defunct Portuguese factories, with patterns from the 1950s to the 1980s. No two visits are ever the same!
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🧩 Perfect for unique, limited-edition tiles
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🛍️ Priced well for both design professionals and casual buyers
➡️ Located near the vibrant Intendente neighborhood—great for a combined cultural outing.
3. 🖼️ National Tile Museum (Museu Nacional do Azulejo)
Location: Rua da Madre de Deus 4
One of Lisbon’s most beautiful and overlooked museums, this former convent is now home to an extensive collection of Portuguese azulejos spanning centuries.
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⛪ Housed in a stunning baroque setting
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🛒 Don’t miss the gift shop, where you can buy reproduction tiles and local ceramics
➡️ Ideal for those who want to understand the history behind Lisbon’s iconic tiles before buying.
4. 🧱 Solar Antiques (Antiguidades de Azulejos)
Location: Rua Dom Pedro V 70, Príncipe Real
This elegant antique shop in Príncipe Real is a true tile-lover’s treasure trove, specializing in authentic antique tiles from the 15th to 20th centuries.
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🔍 For serious collectors or unique wall pieces
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🖼️ You can even find entire tile panels and historic blue-and-white compositions
➡️ Best combined with a stroll through the charming Príncipe Real gardens and boutiques.
5. 🎨 A Vida Portuguesa – Stylish Tile-Inspired Gifts
Location: Rua Anchieta 11, Chiado
For beautifully curated gifts and souvenirs, A Vida Portuguesa offers an elegant collection of items made by traditional Portuguese brands—including ceramics, soap, linens, and tile-inspired decor.
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🧼 Excellent for take-home pieces or stylish mementos
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🎁 Offers beautifully packaged products perfect for gifts
➡️ Located in the heart of Chiado, steps from other artisan shops and cafés.
🎨 Make It a Ceramic Day with Portugal Magik
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🏺 Ceramics & art enthusiasts
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🧳 Souvenir hunters
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👩🎨 Design professionals & collectors
🚘 Travel in luxury with a Mercedes-Benz vehicle and your own English-speaking local driver-guide. We can also include stops at tile workshops, artisan studios, and even ceramic villages outside Lisbon for a full-day experience.
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