This is the essence of Portugal, a must-see!

The National Tile Museum in Lisbon is one of the most important museums in Portugal. This unique and extensive museum is housed in an old convent. Tiles are a significant part of Portuguese art and architecture, and the museum does an excellent job of explaining the history of Portuguese tiles over the past two centuries through its activities. It aims to raise awareness about the necessity and importance of preserving this fascinating form of artistic expression. The collections are outstanding and well-organized, showing how tiles have been influenced by Muslims from the beginning and have developed through Mudéjar art to the present day. This is one of the most unique and captivating museum experiences I've had anywhere in the world. There is a bike parking spot at the entrance. You can ride a bike from the Santa Apolónia metro station on the blue line, following R. Caminhos de Ferro along the train tracks, passing through Rua de Santa Apolónia → Calçada da Cruz da Pedra → R. Me. Deus to reach the museum entrance.