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Bookmark or Share- Azulejo - WikipediaAzulejo (Portuguese: [ɐzuˈle (j)ʒu, ɐzuˈlɐjʒu], Spanish: [aθuˈlexo]; from the Arabic الزليج, al- zillīj) [1][2] is a form of Portuguese and Spanish painted tin-glazed ceramic tilework. Azulejos are found on the interior and exterior of churches, palaces, ordinary houses, schools, and nowadays, restaurants, bars and even railways or subway stations.
- Azulejos: A Brief History of Portuguese Tiles - InvaluableAzulejos originate from Moorish culture. The artistic style spread across Portugal after the Moors invaded the country in 711 AD. They began in a simpler form known as “alicatados” — colored tiles cut into geometric patterns that can be found across traditional Arabic art and architecture.
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- Azulejos: Learn About the Beautiful Art of Portuguese TilesThese luminous and captivating embellishments are called azulejos, and they are one of the most distinctive features of urban Portuguese architecture and design. Gracing the exterior as well as the interior of many edifices, they serve as both a functional and beautifying addition to each city’s landscape.
- Azulejos: The Visual Art of Portugal - World History EncyclopediaGlazed blue ceramic tiles or azulejos are everywhere in Portugal. They decorate the winding streets of the capital, Lisbon. They cover the walls of train stations, restaurants, bars, public murals, and fountains, churches, and altar fronts.
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