Historic Azulejos tableau at the National Palace of Sintra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Lisbon region, Portugal.
Historic Azulejos at the National Palace of Sintra, near Lisbon, Portugal- A UNESCO World Heritage Site. Azulejo is a form of Portuguese or Spanish painted, tin-glazed, ceramic tile-work. It has become a typical aspect of Portuguese culture, having been produced without interruption for five centuries. There is also a tradition of their production in former Portuguese and Spanish colonies in Latin America and in the Philippines. In Portugal, azulejos are found on the interior and exterior of churches, palaces, ordinary houses and even railway stations or subway stations. They constitute a major aspect of Portuguese architecture as they are applied on walls, floors and even ceilings. They were not only used as an ornamental art form, but also had a specific functional capacity like temperature control in homes. Many azulejos chronicle major historical and cultural aspects of Portuguese history.
Size: 3168px × 4752px
Location: Sintra National Palace, Largo Rainha Dona Amélia, 2710-616 Sintra, Portugal, Europe
Photo credit: © Mieneke Andeweg-van Rijn / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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