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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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
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
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 […]
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 […]
On the Dutch Tiles
Linked to Monday Mellow Yellow.
Museums, Galleries, Exhibitions
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 […]
