4 stunning mosaic art travel destinations to visit this summer
(3 min read) Summertime is a worldwide favorite time to grab hold of travel opportunities and set sail to see a range of cultural treats, from fine cuisine, rolling landscapes, to the colorful bounty of the arts.
Mosaic art offers a unique insight into deeply laced cultural styles around the world, from the materials used to the artistic influence and stylization portrayed in the skillful craft. Whether historical or modern, mosaic tiles are the perfect travel destination.
Whatever your travel calling may be, you will struggle to say no to the glistening variety of mosaic art travel destinations to see around the world. Read on to discover the beauty of tile mastery around the globe and four amazing destinations for your summer bucket list.
Nambucca Heads, Australia
The street art of Nambucca Head boasts a gorgeously textured and playful mosaic mural named “Fish and Chips”; this contemporary piece depicts a rolling wall of marine life encapsulated in azure glass. Fish and rolling waves emerge from the cement in 3D magnificence, demanding attention to every patterned scale and fragment. The work is 164 ft. long and was created by mosaicist Guy Crosley and a team of local artists.
New York City, USA
When one considers commuting on the underground rat-race through NYC subways, it may seem like a dull affair. However, these dull, well-trodden subways have been injected with bold color, political commentary and cultural statements with a series of mosaic artworks.
Marrakech, Morocco
Marrakech is renowned for its mosaic art form; “Zellige” or “Zellij” which is crafted from handmade tiles in geometric, stunning arrangements. The Bahia Palace is a hub of mosaic artwork that boasts the epitome of Moroccan style with its interlaced geometric forms.
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Rio de Janeiro is not only famous for the Christ the Redeemer statue, but for its adornment with a magnificent display of color that lives up to the lively and vivacious culture of Brazil. The Santa Teresa Steps, by artist Jorge Selaron is a series of steps adorned with over 2000 mosaic tiles consisting of glass, ceramic and mirror, some of which are hand painted by the technical artist. The piece is so popular and loved, it has become a trademark of the Brazilian city.
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Often the mosaics are part of the beauty of a city, in Barcelona there are so many to visit!
Oh I’ve been a few times to Barcelona and I’ve written on here a few posts about it, gorgeous city.
It is amazing how art is all around us, we just have to take the time to look and appreciate.
Everything is so creative and beautifully done. We’ve been to Strawberry Fields. Would love to visit Morocco and Brazil.
These are so cool! I would love to see them in person some day!
I haven’t been to any of these places before, but the mosaics there are stunning! I never knew there were so many around these cities.
Yay I can say I’ve been to 2 on the list! These are stunning mosaic pieces, but I need to return to NYC again to visit Spring Street. They’re so pretty!
WOW these are all amazing places! But the one in Australia really takes the cake – that is such a great mosaic!
This is absolutely amazing art! Very nicely done. I’d love to view the one on my next visit to New York.
Beautiful mosaics. My favorite ones are in Australia. Would love to visit and see in person these lovely mosaics.
Heading to NYC this summer and these are perfect! Thank you soooo much for the tips – love mosaics!
I love mosaics arts a lot. Recently I was in Portugal and Spain and saw so many of them, especially the pathway in Lisbon, it has the “wave” pattern pathway and looks similar to Macau China as it was conquered by the Portuguese before.
I was in Lisbon and Barcelona a few months ago, the mosaics i saw there, gorgeous!!!
I am a big fan of mosaic art and all the listed above are the best one I feel like.
We are planning to visit Brazil. I will definitely going to see this stunning mosiac art. I am looking for more places.
These are all so amazing and creative. I have never been to the places you mention. But would love to visit one day.
omg yo uare right there are STUNNING and even mroe so in person- ive seen a few over the years but id love to try and see them all
So beautiful. It has me thinking too – I can only think of one place I’ve seen mosaics here in Japan, I’m sure there must be more. I will have to look into it.
I will check it out as well, i am sure there are a lot of mosaics in Japan. I will let you know.
What diverse place to show a different side of mosaic art. I love Rio’s better because it’s so colorful!
Thanks for sharing some interesting destinations around and such attractive works of art to cheer ourselves in this world with so many pulls and pressures every day.
Morocco is certainly known for its mosaics! I would love to visit. You should add Sevilla, Spain to your list – beautiful mosaics at the Plaza de España 🙂
I was in Sevilla a few months ago, gorgeous city. Both Sevilla and Barcelona will be covered in a future post.
Australia is on my list to visit and has been for years. I am waiting to make sure I get to go for longer than a week since I’m in love with it!
So many cool pieces of art. I love the one with all the flowers around it.
These look absolutely amazing! I love mosaic art
A great list of awesome destinations. Thanks for the awesome share!
I love mosaic art! These are so gorgeous. All the details and patterns are stunning.
Oh wow those are some beautiful mosaics to go and visit. It is incredible that there are amazing ones to visit all around the world.
Ooooo so many neat places to visit!!! I need to check out all the mosaic art in NY since I’m not too far away!
Oh my goodness these are AMAZING. It’s just wonderful the art that you can find!
Ahhh, the New York mosaic’s are amazing! All though I really loved the crocodile too. Such incredible talent!
We visited New York last year. It was lovely. Would like to visit Australia one day.
I’d sign up for a trip to visit all of these beautiful places! A city that has a thriving art community is my kind of place.
Wow this is some real extravagant pieces of art! I love mosaic.
the dog in the raincoat is fun! thanks for sharing…:D
I will learn more about the places you posted here and also the amazing mosaci arts, truly a destination that needs to visit.
I think it’s awesome that you have compiled a list of where to find them. I like to see mosaic stairs, I think they’re cool.
Oh wow!!! Now I want to go explore these destinations first hand and see these stunning works of art in person!
You have two of my favourite cities on this list. I love the mosaic art in Marrakesh and the Selaron steps in Rio. Fabulous photos, and a new spot for me to visit in Australia.
Those are some great places to visit. I like the colors at Nambucca Heads. I’ve seen some mosaic artworks here in NYC and they are quite interesting and nice to look at.
I would also suggest the mosaic art of Gaudi in Barcelona! It’s on his architecture, sculptures, parks, etc! 🙂
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I definitely agree! I was in Barcelona a few months ago, Gaudi’s work is stunning, i didn’t wanna leave Park Guell, was gorgeous.
WOW! These are amazing…I have seen a good number of the ones in NYC but not all of them. Next time I go I will have to make sure to see the rest! Plus, I’m planning a trip to Morocco so I have to add these to my list!
These are all great places to experience mosaic art. Being from New York, I have always admired the subways for their mosaic art.
Everything is so beautiful and I love it. Mosaic arts are so amazing and they really add beauty in any places.
The pictures are absolutely awesome Nambucca Heads, Australia is high on my list of countries to visit, it looks incredible. I love everything about it and I haven’t even been there yet!
I love this! Your pictures are beautiful. My favorite are the ones from Australia. Thanks for sharing!
Another great place to travel to if you would like to see impressive mosaics is Barcelona. Gaudi used a lot of mosaic in his works, and Park Guell is quite impressive.
I can’t agree more! I was in Barcelona a few months ago, gorgeous city gorgeous mosaics. Park Guell, la sagrada familia, stunning work.
What gets me is just how long it must take to create these things. The passion you have to have for what you’re doing is incredible.
I can’t even imagine how much work went into making all of these! They are so pretty and I will for sure go see them if I ever travel to any of these places!
Just something about mosaic is so stinkin gorgeous!
Ah, Morocco has my heart! Thanks for sharing these beautiful photographs.
All of these mosaics are so beautiful! I have been wanting to go to Morocco anyways, and now I want to go even more!
The crocodile piece is stunning!
The time it must have taken to make some of these is incredible. A person/s must have to be really involved to start and finish these wonderful creations. I like that you also included artwork from different countries and how each country seems to have it’s own color scheme.
Oh wow, how neat is that. I love mosaics and these large scale pieces of art are beautiful!
Discovering new art is one of my favorite things to do while traveling.
Wow! These are beautiful! I love Finding things like this when traveling around.
Wow those are some really pretty destinations. I love how pretty mosaic art is.
I am a big fan of the mosaic art, whenever there is a festival I am on to that.
Thanks for putting up the list together.
Wow! These places look sooo amazing! Can’t wait to visit!
LOVELY! My husband, who is an artist, would love to see these! He’s actually into mosaics a lot too!
Oh wow, such stunning designs and so creative as well. Loved the crocodile mosaics design, looks realistic
Mosaic art is an amazing way to express culture and knowledge. I love them all, seems well prepared. The one from NYC is my favorite.
I live about 100 miles from NYC so I have been there many times. Rio is next on the list
I have seen some of the New York mosaics out there and they are beautiful. I would love to go to Rio or to Morocco and see theirs. They do look quite beautiful there.
Wow, so beautiful! We are planning for Australia trip this year. I would love to see those fantastic mosaic murals there!!
These are stunning pieces of art and I would love to visit these locations.
I’ve seen the mosaics in the subways in NYC and they make the ride even more interesting. Would love to travel to other cities and see their artforms as well.
They are so beautiful! I’ve only seen the ones in Barcelona but the other ones are worth visiting as well. Lovely pictures.
These mosaics area amazing! I’ve seen some mosaic art in Washington, DC and New York City during my visits and I’ve enjoyed and admired them all.
I’m always blown away by the mosaic artwork you share! These exhibits are amazing!
wow some of these are breathtaking!! I’d love to see a few of them in person
I would add Barcelona too – some beautiful mosaics there too
I love street art. It adds so much to a city. Thanks for sharing these destinations
Beautiful I wish I can travel to all these places. May be some time. Not sure.
WOW, that’s some absolutely amazing mosaic artwork. I think I’d love to visit Australia to see this for sure!
wowwww great list!! I would love to go to Australia. Some day!
I had never paid much attention to mosiac art but looking at your pics makes me wanna hunt them down!!
I would love to design something like those! they are amazing/stunning works of art.
i love mosaics and bright happy colors. Marocco has been on my wish list for a long time now.
When my aunt visited Phillidelpia she said that they had a beautiful mosaic garden that she went to see.
These mosaics are wonderful. Worth checking them out in person.
I love this! I’m pinning this so I can start seeing these when I travel. It’s not something that I would have been watching for.
How did I miss this post?? Now you have me thinking about a trip to NAMBUCCA HEADS, AUSTRALIA just to see that mosaic in person.