Casa das Velas Loreto

Candle store · Bairro Alto

Casa das Velas Loreto

Candle store · Bairro Alto

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Rua do Loreto 53, 1200-241 Lisboa, Portugal

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Since 1789, Caza das Vellas Loreto lights up Lisbon with hand-crafted beeswax candles in a charming wood-paneled shop.  

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Rua do Loreto 53, 1200-241 Lisboa, Portugal Get directions

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Rua do Loreto 53, 1200-241 Lisboa, Portugal Get directions

+351 21 342 5387
cazavellasloreto.com.pt
@cazadasvellasloreto

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"One of the city’s oldest boutiques offering traditional beeswax candles and fragrant botanical creations in a historic setting."

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"Since 1789, this wood-paneled architectural gem is the place to find astonishing hand-made candles. In Caza Vellas do Loreto you can find candles ranging from ecclesiastical in all shapes and sizes to a more imaginative selection of candles moulded or sculptured into shapes such as birds, fruits, many of which scented." - Musa WorkLab

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"Vellas Loreto, Bairro Alto. Since 1789, this wood-paneled architectural gem is the place to find astonishing hand-made candles. In Caza Vellas do Loreto you can find candles ranging from ecclesiastical in all shapes and sizes to a more imaginative selection of candles moulded or sculptured into shapes such as birds, fruits, many of which scented."

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"Sure, Caza das Vellas Loreto sells candles, but the shop—one of the oldest in the city—also represents a vibrant part of Portuguese history. It opened in 1789, on the day of the French Revolution, with one mission: to illuminate the dark streets of Lisbon. In today's fully electrified world, the store is as beautiful as ever, thanks to a library-like atmosphere with wood paneling, arched display cases, and a gilded clock." - Alia Akkam

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Andrea Hrzic

Google
Beautiful candles for correct prices with shapes changing seasonally from classic to more fun coloured shapes. The lady working there is actually very helpful and informative about the production process, she is still very customer oriented but not in a fake enthusiasm way. Nice present as also beautifully wrapped in the shops branded paper. The shop itself is beautiful with tall windows in nice old wood. Also extra love for the amazing giant candle just outside the store.

Samuel Williams

Google
A small candle shop which has been operating since 1789. Beautiful wood-panelled store and loved the Easter themed candles. Worth a visit for anyone in the area - great to support a smaller business by buying such a unique souvenir of our time in Lisbon.

Florian Lahnstein

Google
Lovely candle store with old school interior and very competent service. Not cheap - but well worth the trip. Try the scented candles - they have 10 different choices

vlada

Google
Showed up 5 minutes before closing on my birthday just to get candles. We begged to be let in — they refused, even though a customer was still inside and clearly felt bad for us. Cold, unfriendly, and absolutely no sense of basic decency or customer care. Never again.

Emma

Google
The people here are very rude. I tried to visit in normal opening hours, i stood in the shop front for five minutes without an offer of assistance (there were two people in the next room, they had seen me but apparently had chosen not to come to serve me). It's a shame as I chose not to buy as a result. Won't be visiting or recommending to anyone Update (following owner comment in response): yes, thank you for agreeing it was an accident that I entered through the wrong door. I asked what the right door was and went in as you indicated. Yes, I also agree that I was surprised at your strong reaction - I have never been spoken to like that. Although I felt uncomfortable I still wanted to consider buying from you. But then when I entered through the right door I stood in the store for a few minutes while you and your colleague spoke to eachother, looking right at me. You did not attempt to say hello, to apologise for being so abrupt or to ask if I needed help. So I left feeling very sad about the interaction and accidentally going into the store the wrong way. Thank you for reading my review

Zachary Stafford

Google
A friend of ours in Australia asked us to light a candle for her when she went into labor. We don’t travel with candles, but luckily this shop was in our neighborhood and we happened to stop in. After some research we found that this is the oldest candle shop in Lisbon. It was opened on the day the French Revolution began. That’s old. And the candle? It’s beautiful. And our friend? She had a boy. ;)

Rachel Goble

Google
A most welcoming shop with delightful staff, a lovely doggy greeting, wonderful stock and a beautiful smell of candles. We visited in September & only had room in our suitcases for small items so we chose some beeswax candles. They smell like no other beeswax candle I have ever had. Wonderful. Only trouble is I want a continous supply. I can’t see a mail order section on the website so I will have to visit Lisbon again! 🕯️

Yasir

Google
We read this was the oldest candle store in the world originating in 1789. The service was also good and we got some candles for a reasonable price. Place has an aura that I cannot explain, it is one to visit and get some candles
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Francisco F.

Yelp
Caza das Vellas Loreto is one of the most beautiful shops in the World. Since the XVIII century as been lighting Lisbon with its unique candles. A must see and buy!