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"Moravian Pottery and Tile Works is a working history museum and contemporary pottery in Doylestown. TileWorks is a rare surviving early 20th century American Arts and Crafts tile factory. The site maintains and preserves the original architecture, kilns, and tile molds while continuing to promote American Arts and Crafts ideals through the production of its founder Hennry Mercer's tiles. TileWorks mission is to engage communities locally and abroad by curating Mercer and Mercer-inspired products, experiences, and events suited to the contemporary lifestyle through interdisciplinary arts, research, and experimentation while working to preserve a national historic landmark and Henry Mercer's vision for future generations to treasure."
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[From the archives 2016]
Sintra is a resort town in the foothills of Portugal’s Sintra Mountains, near the capital, Lisbon. A longtime royal sanctuary, its forested terrain is studded with pastel-colored villas and palaces. The Moorish- and Manueline-style Sintra National Palace is distinguished by dramatic twin chimneys and elaborate tilework. The hilltop 19th-century Pena National Palace is known for a whimsical design and sweeping views. ― Google
Paris was still sleepy when we set off for the Who's Next Fashion Fair at Port Versailles this morning. The métro line 12 has some nice stations with white and brown tilework. Good contrasts for monochrome 😊
A Estação de Lisboa-Rossio, inaugurada oficialmente a 11 de junho de 1890, é um notável exemplo de arquitetura neomanuelina em Portugal. Projetada pelo arquiteto José Luís Monteiro, a estação foi concebida para ser a Estação Central de Lisboa, garantindo ligações às principais linhas ferroviárias nacionais e internacionais.
O edifício destaca-se pela sua fachada ornamentada, que combina elementos do estilo manuelino com simbologia ferroviária. A estrutura inclui uma nave de grandes dimensões, coberta por um alpendre de ferro e vidro com 130 metros de comprimento e 21 metros de altura. Uma característica única é o desnível entre a entrada principal e as plataformas de embarque, que se encontram cerca de 30 metros acima.
The Central Arcade was built in 1906 and designed by Oswald and Son, of Newcastle. It is contained within the Central Exchange Buildings which were built Richard Grainger in 1837. The arcade replaced the interior of the Exchange Building, which was badly damaged by fires in 1867 and 1901. The arcade cuts through from Grey Street to Market Street and also has an entrance on Grainger Street. Central Arcade is Grade II* listed on the National Heritage List for England.
Fin Garden located in Kashan, Iran, is a historical Persian garden. It contains Kashan's Fin Bath, where Amir Kabir, the Qajarid chancellor, was murdered by an assassin sent by King Nasereddin Shah in 1852.
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Actually the "Spanish Stairs" are in Rome :-) but I found this one in Conil de la Frontera, almost the most southern point of Spain. And I like this one much more...:-))
Azulejo is a form of Portuguese or Spanish painted, tin-glazed, ceramic tilework. They have become a typical aspect of Portuguese and Spanish culture, having been produced without interruption for five centuries.
Azulejo is found on the interior and exterior of churches, palaces, ordinary houses and even train stations or subway stations. They constitute a major aspect of Portuguese and Spanish 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 at homes.
The tileworks of Röben Idunahall in Schermbeck had a complex route to access the claypits including a road underbridge, crossing a canal, a river, plus a road crossing. Here we see the line's Diema loco No.2947 built in 1967 crossing the Wesel-Datteln canal with a loaded train.
Taken on the 26th of June 1996 on 35mm film.
ISFAHAN, Iran — Off center detail of the yellow Islamic design below the dome of the Imam mosque of Isfahan, in a sunflower like central design symbol of Monotheism and the unity of the diversity in the Oneness of the Creator and Sustainer.
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Yesterday our Flickroonies ran into Rocky Waters at the ford, so we decided to give you an easy one for today! The title suggests that these are Bungalows and are/were at Greenore in Co. Louth. But I always understood that a bungalow was a single storey building, and cannot remember seeing these in Greenore during my visits? A close-up would appear to show that the buildings are made of wood with stakes set in upright on the walls? What can we find out about them and are they still standing?
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Well, this one educated us all on our previously stunted definition of a bungalow. These lovely structures were built between around 1895 (National Inventory of Architectural Heritage / Archiseek) and 1897 (the Newry Reporter). The builder was the London & North-Western [Railway] Company. As Suck Diesel points out: “This was very typical of railway companies of that time who encouraged rail travel by providing convenient hotel accomdation”. And these bungalows were a very attractive offshoot of the Greenore Hotel. Two more lovely Greenore nuggets are that it remains the “only privately owned port in Ireland”, and was where “Radio Caroline was outfitted”.
Photographer: Robert French
Collection: Lawrence Photograph Collection
Date: Circa 1865 1895ish-1914
NLI Ref: L_ROY_06391
You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
Some wonderful discoveries in Rionero in Vulture.
Existing cracks are filled with intricate tilework, called flacking by French street artist ememem.
The Regency Theatre in San Juan Capistrano stands out with its blend of Spanish Colonial and Moorish architectural elements - arched façades, decorative tilework, and a classic marquee that glows warmly at night. A modern cinema wrapped in historic charm, it complements the character of the surrounding town.
Bethesda Terrace, Central Park. When the terrace and arcade were restored
to its 19th century glory, it was missing one crowning detail: the ornate and vibrant ceramic tiles that had lined the arcade's vaulted ceiling since 1864.
These are shots of the newly restored Minton tiles of the Bethesda's Arcade leading out to the fountain.
Surreal azulejos (ornamental Portuguese tilework).
Taken somewhere in the maze of old narrow streets of the Alfama district in Lisbon.
This is the Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum in Samarkand, the final resting place of Timur — better known in the West as Tamerlane (1336–1405). He was born in Shahrisabz, just south of here, and rose to power as a Turco-Mongol warlord who founded the Timurid Empire. Although he wasn't a direct descendant of Genghis Khan, he married into the Genghisid line and adopted Mongol titles to strengthen his legitimacy.
Timur saw himself as the Khan's true political heir and led a series of brutal but highly effective military campaigns across Central Asia, Persia, India, and the Middle East. Cities fell, cultures clashed, and power shifted. Despite the destruction he left behind, Timur was also a patron of science, art, and architecture. Under his rule, Samarkand was transformed into a vibrant cultural and intellectual hub — a legacy continued by his grandson Ulugh Beg, a famous astronomer.
Timur died in 1405 near Otrar (modern-day Kazakhstan) while preparing for a campaign into China. His body was embalmed and brought back to Samarkand. The Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum, initially built for his grandson Muhammad Sultan, who died young, was repurposed for Timur after his unexpected death.
The mausoleum is modest in size, but rich in detail. It features a fluted blue dome, Persian-style tilework, and two distinctive minarets with spiraling patterns and Arabic inscriptions. Inside, the burial chamber is lavishly decorated with carved marble, intricate inscriptions, and extensive use of gold leaf. The shimmering, gilded interior creates a striking contrast to Timur's fierce reputation, reflecting the grandeur he wished to project, both in life and in death.
Also buried here are several of his closest family members:
Ulugh Beg, his scholarly grandson
Shah Rukh and Miran Shah, two of his four sons (the others being Umar Shaikh and Jahangir)
Muhammad Sultan, his original heir
After Timur's death, the empire was divided among his sons, but internal rivalries weakened it. Still, the cultural influence of the Timurid dynasty spread far beyond Central Asia — even inspiring later Mughal architecture in India. Gur-e-Amir established the architectural precedent for later masterpieces, such as Humayun's Tomb and the Taj Mahal.
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The unique blue tiles of Isfahan's Islamic buildings, and the city's majestic bridges, contrast perfectly with the hot, dry Iranian countryside around it, Isfahan is a sight you won't forget. Not only is the architecture superb and the climate pleasant, but there's a fairly relaxed atmosphere here, compared with many other Iranian towns. It's a city for walking, getting lost in the bazaar, walking in beautiful gardens and meeting people.
The famous half-rhyme Isfahan nesf-e-jahan (Esfahan is half the world) was coined in the 16th century to express the city's grandeur. There's so much to see that you'll probably have to ration your time and concentrate on must-sees such as the Imam Mosque, a magnificent building completely covered in Isfahan's trademark pale blue tiles; This mosque is situated to the south of Naqsh-e-Jahan sq. built in the reign of shah Abbas, tile work and architecture of this Mosque is amazingly superb. Its minarets Are 48 meters high. Naghsh-e-Jahan (world picture) Square, one of the largest town square in the world. The Chehel Sotun Museum & Palace, a marvellous 17th century pavilion and a great place for a picnic; this palace is another building dating back to the Safavid period, built amidst a vast garden covering an area of 67000 sq m. The building has a veranda with 18 pillars and a large pool in front of it. Being mirrored in the still water of the pool, the pillars create a beautiful view. The wall painting in the interior of the building is superlative in their kind.Ali Qapoo Palace Situated to the west of Naghsh-e-Jahan Sq. belongs to the Safavid period. It was used for the reception of the Ambassadors and envoys from other Countries. Ali Qapoo is a six-storied plasterwork and paintings of which are extremely impressive. and the Vank Cathedral, the historic focal point of the Armenian church in Iran. Taking tea in one of the teahouses under the bridges is also an essential part of the Isfahan experience.
Isfahan is about 400km (250ml) south of Tehran.
I took this photo inside the Shah-i-Zinda necropolis in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. The name means "The Living King," and it's one of the most important historical and religious sites in Central Asia. The complex stretches along a narrow walkway lined with over 20 beautifully tiled mausoleums, most of them built between the 11th and 15th centuries.
The turquoise domes and intricate facades you see here were added during the Timurid period, when Samarkand was a major center of spirituality and culture. Many of the tombs belong to royal women and members of Timur's court. According to legend, it's also the resting place of Qutham ibn Abbas, a cousin of the Prophet Muhammad.
Compared to the wide-open space of Registan, Shah-i-Zinda feels quieter and more sacred, as if you're stepping into a hidden world. I remember walking through that narrow path, taking in the details: the tilework, the calligraphy, the vibrant colors everywhere. I had heard about it before, but seeing it in person was something else. It's not as famous as other spots in Samarkand, but it might be one of my favorites.
The City Hall subway station, built in the Romanesque Revival style featuring Guastavino tile, skylights, colored glass tilework and brass chandeliers, opened in 1904 as the showpiece of New York's new subway system. The station closed in 1945 to be abandoned ever since.
ISFAHAN, Iran — The gorgeously decorated interior under the main dome of the Imam Mosque, Masjid-e Imam, of Isfahan, looking straight up from a gate, a UNESCO World heritage site and landmark of Isfahan.
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from a description of the Museu Nacional do Azulejo on the Lisbon Tourism Guide website, www.lisbonportugaltourism.com :
"Tile art is a common feature throughout the Mediterranean, but only Lisbon has a museum exclusively dedicated to it. It's a must-see, one-of-a-kind attraction, housed in a magnificent old convent from 1509, and with a collection featuring pieces going back to the 1400s. It explains the origins and evolution of the art in Portugal, which ended up being the country with the vastest and most innovative uses of tiles.
From the old convent remains a small Manueline (a Portuguese Gothic and Renaissance style) cloister and a stunning church, which makes the museum one of Lisbon's most beautiful sights. The church's tile panels are among the main highlights of the collection, and the gilded woodwork is one of the finest of several exceptional examples of the kind in the city."
Some wonderful discoveries in Rionero in Vulture.
Existing cracks are filled with intricate tilework, called flacking by French street artist ememem.
Azulejo is a form of Portuguese and Spanish painted tin-glazed ceramic tilework. Azulejos are found on the interior and exterior of churches, palaces, ordinary houses, schools, and nowadays, restaurants, bars and even railways or subway stations. Zoom in for details.
ancient Portuguese ceramic tile
National Museum of the Azulejo - traditional tilework of Portugal and of the former Portuguese Empire (1500 to 1700), gallery located in the former Convent of Madre Deus, founded by Queen D. Leonor in 1509.