The embroidery on the traditional costumes of Viana do Castelo are true masterpieces, enhancing every movement of the folk dances and adding a touch of magic to these living traditions. #PortugueseCraftsmanship #VianaDoCastelo #Folklore #Photography #Art #Portugal
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The Chapel of Souls: A Masterpiece of 15,947 Blue Ceramic Tiles
In the city of Porto, Portugal, there’s a church that stands out from everything around it. It’s called the Chapel of Souls, and its walls are completely covered in 15,947 blue tiles, called azulejos. These tiles make the building look like a piece of art. The work was done by Eduardo Leite in 1929, and it’s still as beautiful as ever. The pictures on the tiles tell important stories from history and religion, like the death of Saint Francis of Assisi and the martyrdom of Saint […]
With this beautiful statue in Funchal, Madeira, let’s discover today the island's rich tradition of embroidery and the skilled artisans behind Madeira Lace.
Read my post here: https://discovermyeurope.eu/honoring-the-madeiran-art-of-embroidery/
#MadeiraLace #FunchalStatue #CulturalHeritage #PortugueseCraftsmanship #VisitMadeira
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