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Sant’ Anna, Rua do Alecrim, 95, Chiado, T 21 342 25 37, Santanna.tiles@oninet.pt 0900-2000. Established in 1741, the Sant’Anna factory, very much aimed at the tourist market, produces contemporary azulejo tiles based on antique designs. Adopting the same century-old procedures, each tile is painted and glazed entirely by hand. Single tiles cost between E6.75 and E10.50, exquisite tile panels from E95. Shipping can be arranged. The factory is on Calçada da Boa-Hora 96, T 21 363 82 92. Solar, Rua Dom Pedro V, 68-70, Bairro Alto, T 21 346 55 22. Ring the bell for entry. Wonderful display of antique azulejos from 15th-20th century, many taken from mansions, palaces and churches of European and Islamic origin. Solar’s vast stock includes 15th-century Ottoman tile murals (E15,000), 16th-century north German green glazed stone tiles and marvellous 1930s art deco tiles at a more affordable E30. Viúva Lamego, Largo de Intendente, 25, Martim Moniz, T 21 885 24 02, http://www.viuvalamego.com Mon-Fri 0900-1300, 1400-1730, Sat 1000-1400. Internationally renowned fábrica, founded in 1849, with branches in Europe and the USA. Diverse collections from 16th-century antiques to Pombaline tiles and more contemporary designs. Tiles used in the public space art projects are manufactured here, as well as those which decorate the new airport in Macau and metro renovation projects on the Champs-Elysées. Ratton, Rua Academia das Ciências, 2, São Bento, T 21 346 09 48. Mon-Fri 0900-1300, 1500-1930. Contemporary hand-painted tiles, designed by famed Portuguese artists including Paula Rego, Graça Morais, Julio Pomar, Jorge Martins. Correspondingly high prices but worth a visit to admire truly lustrous collector’s items.
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