One of my favorite things about traveling is looking for signs while I’m walking. When they are directional signs they can be very useful because as a visitor I’ve noticed that it isn’t always clear how to get to a place. I also appreciate signs for food and treats, especially gelato. When I was in Madrid I thought that the ceramic tile street signs were very decorative. Later I saw replicas of these signs for sale as souvenirs at gift shops. There were a variety of signs that I remember from Madrid and here are some of them.
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A welcome sign
Outdoor sign
Tiled street sign
Souvenir sign magnets
Signs and their reflections can also be seen.
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I know we have Google maps these days but where would we be without directional signs and street names hanging pinned to the walls. I think the ceramic tile sign is very stylish.
I really liked the tile sign too – it was pretty as well as functional!
I love the ceramic tile street signs in Spain as well, although sometimes they are difficult to read until you are up close. (Makes it hard when you are in a car and looking for an address.) They are pretty though.
I can see how it would be difficult when you’re trying to read them from a car. It was much easier to admire them while you’re walking!
Nice work!
Thank you – it was a fun theme!
I love the signs in Europe and even some of the older style back home… just so pretty as well as functional.
I think that so many of the signs I’ve seen are just fascinating! It’s part of the fun and adventure of walking… :)
So true :)
I like the tile sign, beautiful!
It was so pretty that I had to take this picture – it’s a fun souvenir!
I love see all the different signs, some of them are so artistic that I want to take them home. The ceramic ones are particularly great to see :-)
I was really impressed at how pretty the tile signs were – they were so decorative!
Those souvenir sign magnets are calling to me! Great collection, Meg!
Thank you Patricia! I bought one of those magnets and it is a wonderful souvenir of Madrid… :)
The tile signs are really nice.
I thought so too – they are really unique!
You know? Sometimes I have trouble with American English signage. I was just helping my husband with his driver license renewal and going through the booklet and looking at the signs I was made very insecure! I’m not sure I’d do well in other countries, but metro seems consistently recognizable! At least I could figure out how to get about by train or bus! Driving..not so sure!
I definitely prefer walking or using public transportation when I travel – that way I can take lots of pictures and see everything too!
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Like you, I was very taken with the ceramic street sign tiles in Madrid….
I thought that those signs were so charming I started looking for them on every corner… :)
So did I!
These are all just fantastic and oh so interesting. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Teresa – these are some of my nicest memories of Madrid!
I live in a state that’s considered to have the worst signage in the country. And it’s true! I have no sense of direction, so signs are really important to me. Ceramic signs sound so nice and look nice too! I’m not too fond of symbols replacing words, though – sometimes I wonder who comes up with these symbols, they mean nothing!
I also like signs that have words, although I think a sign with an extra large ice cream cone is helpful. That is something I can understand!
great signs, reminds me of where I used to lived in Calle de Alcala ::)
That must have been so memorable – Madrid is a beautiful place!
I love the ornate Spanish (and Portuguese) street signs, Meg. Never seen them for sale but I would be:) very tempted. They’d make a good garden feature.
I really thought the signs were lovely and I’m so happy to have these pictures as souvenirs! I like your idea Jo – they would be charming in a garden!
I love signs too and the tiled street one is especially pretty Meg! Thanks very much too for following my blog and liking my latest post on the Swiss languages – I really appreciate the support! I’m loving the wonderful blogs and bloggers I’m getting to know since I started up my WordPress blog. I haven’t yet been to Spain (though my daughter has recently travelled there) so it’s on my wish list and I would love to explore more. I believe Madrid has some wonderful Hapsburg palaces which would be right up my street :) I’d also love anywhere that had signs pointing to gelati!
I was really impressed by all the wonderful signs! I liked that tiled street sign as well as the one for gelato… :) I’m looking forward to keeping up with your adventures too!
Excellent idea for a post. Very beautiful signs. Thank You showing them.
Thank you – I thought that the signs were really interesting and charming too!
Great post. The first town I visited in Spain was Ronda and although it was ten years ago I still vividly remember the beautiful tile sign announcing the name of the town… I have to dig that photo out!
Thank you! The tile signs are so unique and pretty they are one of my favorite memories of visiting Spain… :)