The Legacy of Azulejos in PortugalBlue glazed ceramic tiles, or azulejos, are iconic in Portugal, adorning everything from ...

While azulejos gained prominence in Spain, they became a defining feature of Portuguese identity. After visiting Seville in 1498, King Manuel I fell in love with the geometric-patterned tiles.

Key Highlight: The chapel is adorned with not only plenty of azulejos (Portuguese tiles), but also centuries-old oil paintings. One of the most notable aspects of Lisbon's alluring architecture is ...

On April 4, the Adamson-Eric Museum in Tallinn's Old Town opened an exhibition of Portuguese ceramic tiles, or azulejos, in Estonia for the first time. The exhibition "Azulejos: The Pearls of Portugal ...

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