Convento de Nossa Senhora da Conceição’s extraordinary azulejos
A couple of guidebooks had mentioned they were rather special, but even so we were not expecting this.
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Romance and intrigue in a Portuguese convent
Who was the Author of the “Lettres Portugaises”?
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A 19th century tile making innovation from France
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Fascinating look at a traditional artisan industry
Read MoreThe trouble with guidebooks
and also with using Instagram as your travel guide
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