Azulejo is a form of Portuguese
or Spanish painted, tin-glazed, ceramic tilework. 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 South America and in the Philippines.In
Portugal and other Portuguese-speaking countries, are found on the interior and
exterior of churches, palaces, ordinary houses, schools, restaurants, bars 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.
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