Casa do Ferreira das Tabuletas

Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré


The eye-catching Casa do Ferreira das Tabuletas dates to 1864. Its trompe l’œil azulejos (hand-painted tiles) depict allegorical figures and the elements.


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