azulejo

Bright decor, cork walls, wooden beams and trailing ivy give a jolt of warmth to the industrial space, with a wraparound open kitchen tiled with blue and white azulejos at its heart.

It was once famous for flamenco dancing and bull fighting and is the place to shop ceramics, such as azulejos (traditional ceramic tiles).

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Portugal has a rich culture dating back to prehistoric times, seen in the colorful Celtic-influenced folklore of the north, in the Moorish-influenced Fado music, in its romantic language, distinctive architecture (including its dazzling Azulejos and Calcadas), painting and distinguished literature, not to mention its welcoming people who have spread its culture around the world ever since the Age of discovery, and its intriguing history.

Behind the 14th century walls we discovered the square Ponta da Bandeira Fort - home to the church of Santo Antonio, a gem with a beautiful interior decorated with handmade azulejos (Portuguese tiles).