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Tiles of Lisbon

I love tiles. Always have. Loved them long before I stepped in Lisbon. So you could imagine my glee at finding so many of them in Lisbon. As we toured the city via the HOHO bus, I had my sights on the beautiful building facades decorated with tiles of exquisite designs. I wish I had time to visit the tile museum so that I could learn more about them.

Azulejo (tile in Portuguese) write up on Wiki here. Another very helpful write up on tiles here.

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  1. AnonymousMay 02, 2016 9:19 AM

    So pretty! Love the tiles of Lisbon.

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  2. NCSueMay 02, 2016 11:09 AM

    I've never seen anything like this - a whole exterior covered by tile! Fascinating.
    Thanks for sharing at http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2016/05/snorkeling-on-saint-thomas.html

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  3. Margaret Birding For PleasureMay 02, 2016 11:32 AM

    A beautiful collection of tile images from Portugal

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  4. Fun60May 02, 2016 12:15 PM

    The houses look amazing covered in those tiles.

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  5. Sallie (FullTime-Life)May 02, 2016 2:09 PM

    They are stunning Maria! Thank you so much for posting them. There is an authentic Spanish restaurant (not Mexican) in Tampa that has some beautiful tile work on it -- but nothing as beautiful as you show of course.

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  6. joannaMay 02, 2016 3:01 PM

    Never knew that entire façades could be covered in tiles. What a great look - needing no painting either.

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  7. Penelope PostcardsMay 02, 2016 4:34 PM

    This IS tile heaven, indeed!! I wonder if they also use it as prolifically in their bathrooms and kitchens. :)

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  8. carol l mckennaMay 02, 2016 4:53 PM

    Wonderful photos of gorgeous tiles!

    Happy Week to you ~ ^_^

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  9. IndraniMay 02, 2016 4:57 PM

    Such amazing varieties!
    I too had a good time clicking these.

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  10. RuthMay 02, 2016 6:11 PM

    I would go crazy in Lisbon! I have a fascination for azulejos or tiles. There are some good examples of tile work in Madrid (one of the reasons I love the city). Another city full of azulejos is Puebla.

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  11. RajeshMay 02, 2016 7:04 PM

    Beautiful designs on tiles.

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  12. AnonymousMay 02, 2016 7:27 PM

    great tiles, love them all :)

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  13. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiMay 02, 2016 7:41 PM

    Those tiled buildings look so pretty and colorful, and I'm sure they help with insulation to keep the heat out of the homes. I also saw a lot of tile used in Italy on walls and floors. It's a long lasting a durbale material.

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  14. colleenMay 02, 2016 8:38 PM

    I guess I love tiles too. These really pull me in. I've been to Delph and loved the blue tiles there.

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  15. BirgittaMay 02, 2016 11:19 PM

    These were real something extra! Great photos!

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  16. AndreaMay 02, 2016 11:52 PM

    ARe they old? what century? Lisbon has always been in my dream places to visit, with Prague, Scotland, Peru, etc. Like when in Sweden, i was so fascinated with their cobble-stones on the streets. Lovely collection you have there. BTW, how do you upload in blog the photos in flickr? Photos there seem to be more refined than from the camera, i noticed with my shots.

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  17. AmyMay 03, 2016 12:49 AM

    I love all the tiles, I'd also like to know the history of the buildings

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  18. Ginnie HartMay 03, 2016 1:46 AM

    Oh, yes! Definitely worth making a collection of them all, Maria! I can also see quilt makers getting some great ideas from the designs and colors. Or...what about a coloring book of tiles??!! I'll have to go Google it.....OMG: https://www.google.nl/search?q=coloring+book+of+tiles&rlz=1C1RNPN_enNL382NL654&espv=2&biw=1527&bih=835&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiZ89r_wb3MAhWICBoKHaXqCKsQ_AUIBygB

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  19. eileeninmdMay 03, 2016 4:03 AM

    Hello, the tiles are wonderful. So many colors and patterns. Great captures! Enjoy your day and the week ahead!

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  20. DrillerAAMay 03, 2016 5:11 AM

    What a glorious array of decorative tile. Outstanding set of images. Have a blessed day.

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  21. Forest Dream WeaverMay 03, 2016 5:15 AM

    For tile lovers Portugal is certainly the place to go!
    Happy May!

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  22. D.NambiarMay 03, 2016 9:05 AM

    Those tiles add so much character to those buildings. Very nice.
    And there's a tile museum too? So cool.

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  23. Out And About GlobalMay 03, 2016 11:01 AM

    I swear I have some of the same photos. Love the tile work in Portugal!

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  24. donMay 03, 2016 1:44 PM

    Your list of pictures featuring tiles was beautiful. I can see why you liked Lisbon so much.

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  25. AlMay 03, 2016 4:48 PM

    These are attractive buildings, the tiles make them so unique.

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  26. Minoru SaitoMay 04, 2016 12:18 AM

    Hi! Nice photos featuring tiles. It looks like the influence of Islam culture!?

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  27. Minoru SaitoMay 04, 2016 12:18 AM

    Hi! Nice photos featuring tiles. It looks like the influence of Islam culture!?

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  28. Janice / Dancing with SunflowersMay 04, 2016 1:58 AM

    What lovely facades. Lisbon is on my wishlist of places to visit, but I had no idea tiles were such an architectural feature. Not surprising, I suppose - they feature strongly in parts of Spanish architecture, and as Minoru comments above, the geometric designs came over with the Moors.

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  29. Pinay Flying HighMay 10, 2016 3:14 AM

    BEautiful!!!!!

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