Fábrica de Cerâmica da Viúva Lamego, Ceramic factory in Anjos, Portugal
The Fábrica de Cerâmica da Viúva Lamego is a ceramic factory in the Arroios neighborhood of Lisbon, Portugal, whose outer walls are entirely covered with 19th-century figurative tiles painted by artist Luís Ferreira. The building now houses a showroom and retail space for ceramics, while production has taken place in Abrunheira, in the municipality of Sintra, since 1992.
The factory was founded between 1849 and 1865 by António da Costa Lamego, and after his death it took the name by which it is known today. His widow continued running the business, which is how the name became permanent.
The facade shows allegorical figures representing Commerce and Industry, painted in the Portuguese tile tradition of the 19th century. Inside, the retail space sells hand-painted tiles made after old patterns, giving visitors a direct connection to that craft.
The Arroios location is easy to reach on foot and sits on a busy central Lisbon street. Visitors should be aware that only the showroom and retail area are accessible here, as no active manufacturing takes place on site.
The entire outer facade of the building is covered with scenes depicting everyday life in 19th-century Portugal, which is very unusual for an industrial facility. These tiles were not added later but were planned from the start as part of the building's design.
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