Azulejos
Portuguese Tiles



Portuguese Tiles - One of the world's great decorative art traditions

Derived from the Arabic word "Zellige", meaning "polished stone", the word "Azulejo" shows the unmistakable Arabic origins of Portuguese Tiles; interlocking curvilinear, geometric or florar motifs that imitate the original Roman mosaics are at the base of the "Azulejo" art.That's why when you're in Lisbon, you should always look up and around, as Portuguese Tiles started to be integrated into modern aesthetic and in architectural and urban projects. learn more

Coded by Rita Centeno