Trump displays "historic" tiles in his mansion that are actually replicas bought in Granada
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The President of the United States, Donald Trump, keeps a collection of decorative tiles in one of his luxury residences that have long been associated with Emperor Charles V.
The President of the United States, Donald Trump, keeps a collection of decorative tiles in one of his luxury residences that have long been associated with Emperor Charles V. However, recent findings suggest that these pieces are not authentic 16th-century artifacts, but modern replicas purchased in Granada.
The tiles decorate several areas of the mansion and feature a Renaissance aesthetic, with geometric and heraldic motifs inspired by ceramic traditions linked to the reign of Charles V.
Sources suggest that Trump has retained the tiles as part of the property's decorative and perceived historical value, without being aware of their true origin. Beyond the anecdote, the case underscores the global prestige of Andalusian ceramics.