Lisbon is a city known for its yellow trams and decorative Portuguese paving. After a short visit you notice that every street, sidewalk and square has a specific paving pattern which can serve as a visual city guide and help you locate yourself.
The Portuguese paving tradition dates back 200 years. The mosaics are made of natural stone which is shaped into small pieces and assembled into beautiful and precise geometric and natural motifs and patterns. Nowadays Lisbon is a living example of amazing paving art.
A few examples:
