W ander most any street in Portugal, and you’ll see azulejos tiles, those decorative blue tiles on buildings, churches, and ...

Elaborately painted tiles ... By the 17th century, Portugal's maritime trade with China and the Dutch introduced new artistic inspirations, creating the iconic blue-and-white azulejos.

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