Casa das Velas Loreto

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

"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