Wander through the streets of Seville or Porto, and you'll find yourself immersed in a world of color and intricate patterns. Elaborately painted tiles, called azulejos, adorn churches, palaces, train ...

Portugal’s stunning ceramic tiles aren’t just for decoration. They’re pieces of history, and they’re also energy-efficient. Visitors to Lisbon, Portugal, appreciate the Convento de Madre de Deus, a ...

Key Highlight: The chapel is adorned with not only plenty of azulejos (Portuguese tiles), but also centuries-old oil paintings. One of the most notable aspects of Lisbon's alluring architecture is its ...

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them anytime. If there was only one word to describe Lisbon, that word would be "shimmering". But it's not the warm European sun that gives the ...

On April 4, the Adamson-Eric Museum in Tallinn's Old Town opened an exhibition of Portuguese ceramic tiles, or azulejos, in Estonia for the first time. The exhibition "Azulejos: The Pearls of Portugal ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover travel with a focus on safety and sustainability. Marisa Ferreira and Alba Plaza are running out of time. They're on a ...

When a country becomes known for its most famous export, the two together can become synonymous with quality. Combinations such as French wine, Italian marble and German engineering are examples of ...

LISBON – Gaping holes on the crumbling walls of an abandoned palace in the heart of Lisbon mark where decorative ceramic tiles have been yanked off, to the displeasure of passing tourists. LEONOR SA, ...

In recent years, materials scientists experimenting with ceramics have started adding an oxidized form of graphene to the mix to produce ceramics that are tougher, more durable, and more resistant to ...