A fascinating look at one of the oldest traditions in the Algarve
With the exception of a couple of stages, watching the tiles being made here is like watching history come alive.
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The beauty of the ‘mosaico hidráulico’
A 19th century tile making innovation from France
Read MoreUnexpected scenes on the terraces
I think we were as curious, or should I say bemused, as they look!
Read MoreFinding serenity and azulejos in Porto
The first may be difficult, but the latter is easy!
Read Moreos azulejos e mosaicos do palácio de Estoi
I cannot resist taking photographs when we visit the palace in Estoi, and last week was no exception. On our latest trip across for morning coffee I decide to focus on the tiles. They are a wonderful example of Portuguese azulejos from the late 19th century. From what I can ascertain two Lisbon ceramic factories were […]
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