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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Historic candle shop since 1789, offering unique beeswax creations  

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

cazavellasloreto.com.pt
@cazadasvellasloreto

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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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wheelchair accessible parking lot

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Sep 15, 2025

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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."

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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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10 Best Places for Shopping in Lisbon | Condé Nast Traveler

"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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Inês Costa

Google
A historic store — my parents and grandparents visited it for many years, and it is still in the same place, offering the same quality products. It’s a shop for locals, not tourists. The candles are beautiful and have an amazing scent. When visiting, please respect the owners’ wishes and avoid taking photos. I truly hope my children will be able to visit this place when they grow up!

Vladimir Palacio

Google
The store may look beautiful from the outside, but it’s not worth stepping inside. The person at the front was shockingly rude. I simply took a photo of the candles, and she started yelling “no pictures,” insisting she was in the shot when she wasn’t. A quick search shows I’m not the first to have this unpleasant experience. There are plenty of better places to spend your time and money.

T

Google
Everyone knows that tourists are extremely annoying; she has every right to be grumpy. I love grumpy store owners personally and would choose her over an obsequious tourist-baiter any day. If you are respectful of her space she is actually quite generous with her time and information. I respect the cash only policy and I respect her refusal to let her space be turned into thoughtless instagram content fodder. Honestly, she’s pretty cool. The store is beautiful and the candles are special.

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.

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

VCZ

Google
What you'll find here are artisanal candles, some scented, some customizable, some resembling common objects, all made using a vegetal mix (no beeswax or paraffin). No photographs in the shop as their candle pieces are unique. The sticker price per candle can be surprising but they make nice gifts and are worth it. The sellers will help you in your decision and can talk many languages including English and French, they will also show you many samples to help you decide. The only candle they sell are those in the front end of the store. The storage area is not open to the public, not even for visits which is an absolute shame as I would have loved learning more about the ins and outs of making artisanal candles!

Maria Jose Vergara

Google
Terrible place, not worth visiting. As soon as I entered the shop, I took a photo of the display near the entrance, carefully avoiding including any people in the background. However, an employee who was standing at the far end of the store walked all the way up to me, ruining my photo, just to tell me not to take a picture of her face. I explained that I was not trying to photograph her at all, but she insisted on repeating that I couldn’t take photos of her face — even though she was the one who approached me and interrupted the shot. I asked if she could be more polite, but instead she went on about how it was “illegal” to do something I hadn’t even done (I had stopped taking my photo as soon as she came over). My visit turned into a 10-minute argument where she lectured me about photo “rules” and her face in Portugal. Awful. The place itself is nice, but not worth enduring the exhausting attitude of a bitter woman over candles.

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.
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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!