Azulima

Aliados & Bolhão


Heaven for the azulejo obsessed, this shop does a fine line in tiles of every shape, size and colour – from geometric to naturalistic, from slick and modern to classic blue-and-white numbers.


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1. Capela das Almas

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2. Mercado do Bolhão

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3. Rua de Santa Catarina

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5. Igreja de Santo Ildefonso

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