| Art and architecture collide in Portugal. Because this | | | | have become objects of elegance and sophistication. |
| country was a cradle for the many influences of | | | | In addition, there is another characteristic which these |
| different civilizations, the Portuguese culture is | | | | tiles have. As taken from the Italian tradition, these |
| considered as rich and colorful. The art of making | | | | tiles from Portugal are actually hand painted. Because |
| Portuguese tiles has been a product of years of | | | | of this, the people of the country were able to |
| combining the country's own style with the influences | | | | include their own style and talent with these. |
| of foreign colonizers. It can be seen that their | | | | Nowadays, these are considered a huge part of the |
| position under the different conquerors has indeed | | | | Portuguese culture, as well as architecture and social |
| caused them a piece of their culture which has | | | | life. Today, there are numerous kinds of tiles found in |
| helped them garner international prestige. | | | | the country such as Alicatado tile, Aresta tile, Corda |
| Tiles are materials which have affected architecture | | | | seca tile and Majolica tile. |
| for years. Apart from using these indoors, the | | | | Even with the fact that tiles have not seen their |
| Portuguese employ these for structures such as | | | | origin in this European country, the Portuguese have |
| churches, buildings and sidewalks. Often referred to | | | | incorporated the art of tile making to their own |
| as 'azulejos,' these pieces of art are found around | | | | culture and traditions. Because of this, they have |
| the country. Nonetheless, one will wonder what sets | | | | obtain recognition around the world. In a way, seeing |
| these apart from others. These ceramic beauties are | | | | the Portugal tile can help a person see years of |
| distinct for they appear in blue and white designs. | | | | cultural and architectural development. |
| These emerged in the whole European region and | | | | |