Portuguese Tiles

A beautiful display of traditional Portuguese azulejos, showcasing blue and white geometric patterns, intricately designed, set against a backdrop of a sunny Portuguese street.

Explore the World of Portuguese Tiles

Test your knowledge of the beautiful art form that is Portuguese tiles, known as azulejos. Discover how these intricate tiles have shaped the culture and architecture of Portugal.

  • Learn about their history.
  • Understand their significance in Portuguese culture.
  • See how they are used in various settings.
9 Questions2 MinutesCreated by CuriousTile204
Who brought the tiles to Portugal?
Arabs
Spanish
D. Manuel I
Marquês de Pombal
What does the word "Azulejo" mean?
Blue ("Azul")
Geometric stone
Small polished stone
Nothing
What are tiles made of?
Ceramic
Stone
Glass
Clay
Tiles were first brought to Portugal on the XIII th century.
True
False
What are the most common colours on Portuguese tiles?
White and green
White and blue
White, blue and yellow
All the colours
Portuguese tiles are tin-glazed.
True
False
Portuguese tiles can be found...
Inside churches
On palaces
To decorate houses
In many different places
Portuguese tiles are only ornamental (decorative).
True
False
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