Lisbon ๐โจ | National Tile Museum ๐๏ธ๐บ
From Andalusia, admiring the ornate tiles all the way, arriving at the National Tile Museum in Lisbon feels like a grand finale. ๐๐ธ Azulejo, in Arabic, means polished little stones. The earliest versions date back to the 13th and 14th centuries, with color schemes that seem to echo the ceramics of ancient China. ๐๐บ Later, the technique of tin glazing was developed, leading to the iconic blue and white tiles of the 15th and 16th centuries, a period when there was a fascination with Chinese porcelain. ๐จ๐ต๐ด In more recent times, tiles have become a medium for artists and ceramists. For instance, thereโs a tile artwork at the Picasso Museum in Mรกlaga. ๐จ๐งฑ In Lisbonโs dilapidated streets, early tiles are visible everywhere. As time passes and the city wears down, the glaze on the tiles remains vibrant. ๐๏ธ๐ The museum features a two-story colonnaded courtyard thatโs perfect for taking photos. ๐ธ๐ #LisbonTravel #NationalTileMuseumLisbon #PortugalTravel #PortugueseTiles #CulturalSights
