Other characteristic elements are decorative (and functional) wrought iron gratings, and the tiles known
as azulejos.
Not exact matches
If, on the one hand, the
azulejos of Portinari fulfill a functional
as well
as an esthetic purpose and are an important part of the design of the building, on the other hand both pieces of sculpture, by Lipchitz and Giorgi, fail to make a notable contribution.
The completely transformed resort evokes Pine Cliffs» Portuguese heritage with historic features such
as the hotel's cherished
azulejos - traditional hand - painted tiles that were fired in the kilns of Lisbon's Fábrica de Cerâmica Constância -
as lavish, one - of - a-kind headboards in every room.
Look out also for the stunning blue and white tiles - known
as «
Azulejo» - that dot the streets and buildings.
Surrounded by ancient walls the town has other interesting sites like the old fortress near the harbour, recovered
as a museum or beautiful churches decorated with
azulejos.