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    Azulejos (Tiles) of Portugal

    March 10, 2023 in Portugal ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C

    The Azulejos of Portugal is a tradition that began from their Moorish ties. Muslim art is largely about geometric patterns, and that can be found in their art form "al zellij," which the Portuguese word derives. The earliest known Azulejos came from the 13th century.

    Azulejos can be found on many buildings around Portugal. From cathedrals (inside and out), to archways, to simple apartment buildings, they can be quite beautiful. Enjoy our selection of tiles we've encountered.

    You can learn more about Portuguese Azulejos in this 5 minute video.

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