
The combination of the materials used in the old and modern structures together with the enhancement of the tile is unique and is a hallmark of what we can enjoy today, both in Lisbon and in many areas of Portugal. The tiles are used in palaces, residences, temples, historical buildings and in many railway stations of the country. Seguir leyendo «The Tiles of Portugal»
Upon observing the facade of the Church of Our Lady of the Rosary in Yauco, Puerto Rico, we knew that it had to have some Mozarabic influence. The high arches, the decorative details of the tower, such as the tower itself, the windows with their pointed arches, or the pointed arch, characteristic of Muslim architecture and later used by Gothic architecture. Elements that made us remember many places visited in Spain.
In Tomar, Portugal, we had the opportunity to visit the Pegões Aqueduct in a «Tuc Tuc» with our guide Ricardo. It was a big surprise for us and we can even say that it was an adventure.
Siempre hemos tenido una gran fascinación por los azulejos. Nuestro interés aumentó al ver el programa “Voyager”, producido por Josh Garcia, donde visitó la Fábrica Sant’Anna en Lisboa (Portugal). es cuando nos enteramos que esta fábrica fue parte esencial de la reconstrucción de Lisboa, luego del terrible terremoto de 1755.
Portugal pays homage to the figure of the Marquis of Pombal through its square and the monumental statue and base that stands out in the center of modern Lisbon.