Portugal · Art
Origin
15th century (Moorish)
Word Means
Arabic: az-zulayj (polished stone)
Best Examples
São Bento Station, Porto
Tiles Count
20,000 tiles at São Bento
Classic Color
Blue & white (18th c.)
This tile art came to Spain and Portugal from North Africa. It means “bright stone.” It comes from an Arabic word “el züleyha”. The tiles used to reduce the effect of high humidity on the buildings have become an art that is integrated with the character of the country.
Walker Insights
“This tile art came to Spain and Portugal from North Africa. It means “bright stone.” It comes from an Arabic word “el züleyha”.”
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