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Typical Portuguese Cobblestone Pavement
Beautiful view to Marques de Pombal monument and ground art in Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal
Lisbon, Portugal: labyrinthine black and white pattern with sinouos lines and knots of a traditional Portuguese pavement, a form of cobblestone pavement known as 'calçada' - made using limestone and basalt cubes.
Unique mosaic patterns adorn the ground of a historic courtyard in Lisbon, Portugal
Cascais pavement, Portugal
Arabic style tile background.
Geometric background portuguese sidewalk
Detail of the cobblestone pavement in Lisbon, Portugal
Lisbon, Portugal - September 11, 2025: Cobblestone pavers featuring a tall ship and wave decoration, on the Praca Luis de Camoes in the Baixa-Chiado district of Lisbon. The uneven, black and white pavement stones are an icon of Portuguese culture and decorate the sidewalks and plazas throughout the old sections of the city. Many images illustrate nautical themes. The Praca Luis de Camoes is a famous place and a travel destination.
Characteristic wave pattern of cobblestone pavement on Rossio square in Lisbon, Portugal\nPortuguese pavement (calçada portuguesa) is a centuries old traditional-style pavement used for many pedestrian areas in Portugal. It consists of small flat pieces of stones arranged in a pattern or image, like a mosaic. It can also be found in Olivença and throughout former Portuguese colonies, e.g. at Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, in Goa, Macau or Mozambique. Portuguese workers are also hired for their skill in creating these pavements in places such as Gibraltar.
Cobblestone wave pattern
Detail of the beautiful Portuguese pavement at the Liberdade Avenue in the city of Lisbon, Portugal, with dry leaves; Concept for visit Lisbon in fall
Intricate persian tile mosaic featuring vibrant colors and floral patterns, reflecting traditional iranian art and design on a wall in tehran, capturing cultural heritage and elegance
Compass lined with paving stones. Black and white mosaic floor from calcada tiling in Funchal, Madeira island, Portugal.
White marble tiles on the floorign of a public arcade in Rome, Italy.
Mosaic sidewalk along Avenida da Liberdade in Lisbon, Portugal.
Traditional black and white cobblestone paver tiles are set to form a curvy, swirling, rippling wave pattern. The irregular, rough paving stones and their varied patterns are distinctive characteristics of Lisbon and Portuguese culture. The undulating, repeating wave patterns are reminiscent of Op Art and can make a person dizzy. These cobblestones create a charming public courtyard walking surface in Rossio Square, Lisbon, Portugal.
Portuguese sidewalk formed by white stones and black stones forming designs
Traditional Portuguese glazed tiles
Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel, Azores, Portugal. Cobblestone mosaic in Ponta Delgada.
Common sidewalk pattern specific from the the Brazilian city Manaus, capital of Amazonas state. The black and white wave-shaped pattern represents the encounter of the two large rivers in the Amazon: Amazon River (white) and Negro River (Black). It is said also to represent harmony between races; black and white living together in harmony.
Traditional wave shaped pavement in Portugal, Europe
A large area of repeating patterned tiles on the exterior of an apartment building in the Portuguese capital city of Lisbon.
August 12, 2024: Lisbon, Portugal. Portuguese pavement, known in Portuguese as calçada portuguesa or simply calçada (or pedra portuguesa in Brazil), is a traditional-style pavement used for many pedestrian areas in Portugal. It consists of small pieces of stone arranged in a pattern or image, like a mosaic. It can also be found in Olivença (a disputed territory administered by Spain) and throughout former Portuguese colonies, especially in Brazil. Portuguese workers are also hired for their skill in creating these pavements in places such as Gibraltar. Being usually used in sidewalks, it is in town squares and atriums that this art finds its deepest expression.One of the most distinctive uses of this paving technique is the image of Saint-Queen Elizabeth of Portugal (Santa Rainha Isabel), in Coimbra, designed with black and white stones of basalt and limestone.
Arabic texture on building interior of Mosque Hassan II.
Typical portuguese floor made of small pieces of black and white stone with portguese flag
No people. Lisbon, Portugal
World Map showing Portuguese discoveries. View from discoveries tower.
Red white, blue and green octagonal  flower motif floor decoration in Havana, Cuba.
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