Tiles lost forever
Although buildings covered with tiles in Portugal are one of the most beautiful heritages of the world and, since 2017, are protected by law (n.º 79/2017), many of them are being removed due to remodeling works.
To warn about this cultural crimes, we are making a compilation of these cases.
Embora os edifícios revestidos com azulejos em Portugal sejam um dos patrimónios mais bonitos do mundo e que desde 2017 são protegidos pela lei (nº79/2017), muitos deles estão a perder os azulejos nas obras de reabilitação.
Para alertar sobre estes crimes culturais estamos a compilar alguns destes casos.
Rua de São Brás 62, Porto
Thanks to Francisco Queiroz for finding these removed tiles.
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Palacio dos Príncipes
RUA DE CEDOFEITA 141, PORTO
These tiles were placed in the building in the beginning of XX Century. Made in Carvalhinho Factory.
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Rua das Flores 79, Porto
This building is in the Historic Center of the city, classified by UNESCO.
“The entire Historic Centre of Oporto is classified as a National Monument under Law No. 107/2001 of 8 September.”
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DETAILS OF THE ORIGINAL TILES
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Rua da Firmeza 107, Porto
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DETAILS OF THE ORIGINAL TILES
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Rua de Santo Ildefonso 233, Porto
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DETAILS OF THE ORIGINAL TILES
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Rua de Dom João IV 46, Porto
Here all the original tiles have been removed and replaced by replicas.
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DETAILS OF THE ORIGINAL TILES
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Rua da Picaria, Porto
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DETAILS OF THE ORIGINAL TILES
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Rua de Diogo Botelho 588, Porto
BEFORE
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DETAILS OF THE ORIGINAL TILES
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