tiles – Travel with Intent

Saintly fresco

Arnaud at Kwarkito was interested in the mural that could be seen in the background of a post on Friday, so I thought I’d show it in more detail, and […]

-Barcelona

Blue mosaics

This popular spot in Park Güell was originally known as the Greek Theatre, but has since been renamed the Plaça de la Natura. Gaudi’s original plan for this large […]

Thursday Special

There’s a copycat bar in Madrid

On a visit last to Madrid late last year I had been admiring the tiles on the outside of a bar, Cerveceria La Cruz de Malta; partly because the cheery, […]

-Northern Ireland

Broken and no longer square

You can tell where, but any idea what? … more tomorrow … – Copyright Debbie Smyth, 9 March 2018 Posted as part of Becky’s March Square

-Lisbon

Down Low

The patterned floors in Lisbon just demand some crawling and prostrating with a lens. – . Copyright Debbie Smyth, 9 July 2017 Posted as part of B&W Sunday

-Andalucia

Alphabetical Tour of Spain

Today I’m taking you on a short but comprehensive walk around the provinces of Spain. We will start our tour close to the impressive fountain that graces the courtyard of Seville’s Plaza […]

-Austria

Stately Stephansdom

-Look Up, Look Down Challenge, Week 81 Every Thursday, I publish a post containing photos taken from above or below, and invite you to join in the challenge by posting your own […]

-Netherlands

On the Dutch Tiles

Linked to Monday Mellow Yellow.

-Turkey

Sultans, Tiles and Circumcision

My favourite part of the Topkapi Palace is the area known as the Fourth Courtyard. Here the lovely gardens and terraces are home to a number of kiosks and pavilions […]