Sacavém Ceramics Museum
Museu de Cerâmica de Sacavém, Urbanização Real Forte, Sacavém 2685-145
Phone: +351 219 409 800 - Fax: +351 219 499 898
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The Ceramics Museum of Sacavém is situated about 14 km north of Lisbon and was opened in 2000. It is centred round a large furnace in the old ceramics factory, which was founded in 1856 and became one of the best known in Europe. It produced tableware, azulejos, toilet bowls and mosaics but, failing to move with the times, it went bankrupt in 1979. There are more than 5,000 porcelain items on display and 100 azulejos and you can watch the entire production process. The museum is award winning and has a magnificent terrace with views of the River Tagus.
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