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Lisbon: Tracing the Roots of an Imperial Cuisine

Aug 26—Sep 1, 2019

Journey beyond the city’s tiled buildings and narrow streets to discover the long legacy and vibrant present of culinary inventiveness in Lisbon.

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Lisbon: Tracing the Roots of an Imperial Cuisine
Journey beyond the city’s tiled buildings and narrow streets to discover the long legacy and vibrant present of culinary inventiveness in Lisbon.
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People walk in front of the azulejo tiles on the exterior of Capela Das Almas in Porto.

Instead of Money, This Portuguese 'Bank' Safeguards 27,000 Handpainted Tiles

This collection of azulejos in Porto isn’t just for conservation and display—it’s also open for withdrawals.
by Keith Barry
May 28, 2019