I’m always looking for interesting doors when I travel, and so many from Italy are especially appealing. For instance, I thought this one from Venice wasn’t where you’d expect to see a door.
An archway provides a hint of something fascinating on the other side. You want to get closer and have a look. And unlike a door that’s (usually) closed, you can see through it.
Now you’re on the inside looking out…
So here are some of the doors I saw on my trip to Italy. Since it isn’t possible to choose a favorite, I’ve included a selection:
Great collection!
There were so many more, it was really hard to choose!
I find them fascinating too.
And you must see some beautiful doors when you’re in Italy, too!
Do they answer a knock on the door with, “Swim in”?
Excellent question! And I wonder where they would put a welcome mat?
The welcome boat?
Good thinking – that’s it!
I love these pictures! Very evocative…
Thank you! I think these doors are slightly mysterious, and that makes them even more interesting…
Extremely mysterious!! :-)
And full of secrets, too!
That makes me want to start a new book!! :-)
That would be fantastic!
Beautiful shot! I found the doors in Italy were intriguing. I too did a post on doors: http://shareandconnect.wordpress.com/2012/01/18/when-the-door-opens/
I enjoyed your post about doors, and you have some great photos, too! I would say we both really appreciate doors… :)
Love your selections.
BE ENCOURAGED! BE BLESSED!
Thanks Francine! I’m really intrigued by doors… :)
I love photographing doors as well. These are amazing! Thanks for sharing with us.
I really felt that the doors had so much personality! And you’re welcome :)
Loving your photos – thanks for sharing:) Have a Great Upcoming Weekend!
Thanks Renee! And I hope you have a great weekend too :)
Great door pictures. Thank you for bringing me back to Venice for a little while!
I’m so glad you like them! And being reminded of Venice is something I really like, too :)
Great pictures of one of my favourite subjects!
Thanks – some doors have so much character they simply must be photographed!
Hmmmm … joining the queue of door lovers! I love to see and photograph balconies, too. :)
I’m definitely a fan of beautiful doors. And balconies are wonderful for pictures too!
Love the doors….those ones that open out onto water are specially intriguing!! Just because it’s not normal to me!!
I wondered if anyone actually used the door that was on the water. It seems like it would be a challenge!
Gorgeous set of images Meg! I love doors too. Did a post on doors a while ago.
I found your post on doors and it’s great! And I’d say that doors are beautiful wherever you find them :)
I will be taking photos like these in September, can’t wait!
That sounds wonderful! I’m looking forward to seeing the pictures – have fun :)
My Hubby loves to take pictures of the old doors – and the door knockers, too. They are so functional, pretty, and well worn with years of “tugs” on them. Always wonder who has passed through them when we enter the old villas and museums….if only we knew.
These doors have quite a history, don’t they? And even though there’s some wear and tear over the years, they’re still beautiful!
I love the door through which you see the amazing views – who wouldn’t want to live in that house.
That archway was from a hill town in Tuscany. Once I saw the view I didn’t want to leave!
I love doors and those narrow passages that give a peak through to an internal courtyard. So intriguing.
I feel the same way. It’s as if there’s adventure ahead, and that’s really exciting!
This is right up my alley – I’ve always loved architecturally interesting doors and windows, the kind that make me yearn to see what’s on the other side. Great post!
Thanks :) I’d say these doors are interesting to look at and they stir the imagination too!
Meg….such beautiful doors and archways! The Venice door is very interesting! ;) I love to capture doors and archways too. I imagine little vignettes of European life behind those doors!
Thanks for sharing.
I really liked the Venice door too – it’s fun to imagine stories about all the doors! And you’re welcome :)
I love how you’ve captured the sense of wonder and mystery about what lies behind the doorway or through the archway. Your photos provide such a good sense of the architectural variety to be found in such old cities.
Thank you, I’m so glad that you liked the pictures! Once I started really looking, I saw wonderful doors everywhere. And every one was unique… :)
These are just beautiful photos, Meg, so I can only imagine how beautiful they were on the other side of the camera! I just love the photo looking through the open door out to the gorgeous valley! Each one is special! :-) Debra
Thanks Debra! I’m so glad I had the chance to be on the other side of that door to see the view. And it was just lovely :)
I love interesting doors too… weathered with age, cool door knockers and hinges
I think that too, because it’s really everything about doors that make them so unique!
All wonderful! I would never have been able to pick from those either, I’m glad you included them all. I do like a nice door or archway and could easily enjoy a whole load more if you felt like doing a second post on the same subject.
Thanks, and I do have lots more pictures of doors I admired in Italy! Maybe I’ll do a sequel :)
Please do, I would love that, and so would everyone else! :-)
I’ll do it! Thanks for the suggestion :)
Yippee! :-)
Oh what lovely pictures!
Thank you, I’m so glad that you like them!
Love those Italian doors! You will also swoon over the doors in Morocco! =D
I really do admire beautiful doors with lots of character (wherever they are). I’d like to see the doors you’re talking about sometime too!
They do have some of the most amazing doorways. They tell a story and make you wonder what lives are being lived behind them. Great idea for a blog post. Keep them coming.
I agree with you that doors tell stories! I think that’s what makes them so interesting. And thank you :)
I am half Roman and half Sicilian. The closest I have been to Italy is the Olive Garden. Someday I will go there. Someday.
You should definitely plan to go to Italy! The food alone is worth it (that includes gelato). And maybe you’ll find some of your relatives too… :)
this is great! so interesting. its a shame they don’t make such great features in newer buildings
That’s true – a door with lots of personality and character adds so much interest, and that would be a good thing in a new building!
Great post Meg! Love the variety, and i do agree it would be hard to select a favorite.
Thanks Renee! Since each of the doors is uniquely beautiful, we’ll just say they’re all great :)
All are excellent photos! I love the last two!
Thank you! I think Italy has some very artistic and dramatic doors. They really get your attention… :)
I love doors as well… Great pics!
Thanks! I think doors make great subjects for photos. They have so much personality… :)