Lisboa, Chiado - Azulejos

Lisboa, Chiado - Azulejos

The azulejos refer to a typical form of Portuguese painted, tin-glazed, ceramic tilework. They have become a typical aspect of Portuguese culture, manifesting without interruption during five centuries the consecutive trends in art.
Wherever one goes in Portugal, azulejos are to be found inside and outside churches, palaces, ordinary houses and even train stations or subway stations. They constitute a major aspect of Portuguese architecture as they are applied on walls, floors and even ceilings. They were not only used as an ornamental art form, but also had a specific functional capacity like temperature control at homes.

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Featured in “Portugal Group” on 24 Ja. 2009
Fearured in “LISBON and Surroundings Group” on 31 August 2009
Featured in “Windows and Doors Group” on 2 December 2009

Lisboa, Chiado - Azulejos belongs to the following groups:

Historic Landmarks of Europe, LISBON and Surroundings, Portugal, Windows and Doors and à EUROPA! Available for sale as

Greeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints and Framed Prints