For antique tiles, recreating the background color is key, and the formula is guarded. “We have our secret recipe, like Coca-Cola,” Mr. Rego said. Azulejos are such a part of Portugal’s ...

That is why Sa recently helped police set up an awareness campaign called "S.O.S Azulejo" to stop antique dealers from selling or trading stolen Portuguese tiles -- one of the country's best known ...

The story of Porto's colorful tiles, called azulejos, stretches back centuries. We hope that this Azulejos Portuguese Tiles post inspires you. Image by Marcel Gnauk on Pixabay Image by Laura on ...

"SOS Azulejo", a project set up by police in 2007 to stop antique dealers from selling stolen Portuguese tiles, includes it on its list of "high risk" buildings. Tile thefts have plunged by 80 ...