Sunday 20 May 2012

Italian Doorways.

It may have taken me a while but I think I've just about sorted through our vacation photographs and got to the stage where I can share some once again.
Sometimes though it can get a bit boring looking at someone's holiday snaps and so I thought I'd post them a little differently. Each post will have a theme.

For example this post shows a collection of doorways that caught my eye as we toured around the glorious Amalfi coast, towns and villages.

Welcome to the Villa Cimbrone in Ravello, "considered one of the most important examples of the landscape, botany and culture of England created in the Mediterranean area between the end of the nineteenth and the beginning of the twentieth centuries." (quoted from souvenir brochure)







The architecture of these beautiful buildings is staggering, sometimes so simple it takes your breath away. 

Pompeii






Others are so ornate they make the breath catch in your throat.

This building houses the Operatic Society in Sorrento.

In  towns such as Amalfi the shop owners fill their doorways and the pavements beyond 
with wonderful goods for sale.



The torre d'ingresso, Villa Rufolo, Ravello.


The area around this doorway below entranced Richard Wagner to such an extent that he exclaimed that he had found the magical garden of Klingsor 
for it was the tangible expression of his most fantastic vision.


In my next post, some of the quirkier things that we spotted on our travels.

16 comments:

  1. Maggie, you'll so get this -- when Rick and I were walking down a street in London on vacation, I stopped to take another photo of another door, Rick says, "You don't need another door picture!" And I said, "I know just what I'll do with it." Only, you beat me to the punch with your door post! Mine will still come -- sooner or later!

    These really are wonderful photos and I'm so glad you had a wonderful time -- you make me want to discover Amalfi Coast next!

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  2. Doorways are so intriguing - and yours are some of the best. Love all the different architectural styles you shared. What history those walls/columns could tell.

    That pottery is stunning, too. I love all the bright colours - they seem to suit the landscape so well.

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  3. Maggie, I'd never tire of viewing your pics. And you know I like to organize into themes ~ doors, windows, color, what ever strikes our fancy. So enjoyed seeing these and look forward to the next post. ~ Sarah

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  4. I love these photos too. Great compositions and brilliant lighting. Gorgeous xx

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  5. These are gorgeous and I can't wait to see more. You pictures are making me want to plan another trip...and soon!

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  6. Sighing delightedly over sights I'd love to see in person!
    xo Cathy

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  7. Sighing delightedly over sights I'd love to see in person!
    xo Cathy

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  8. It occurred to me Maggie as I browsed through your wonderful door-way pics ... Just how much the Italians use archways in their architecture. They are certainly the perfect frame for the many picturesque views and especially on the Amalfi Coast with the deep jewelled blue backdrop of the seascape. A delightful set of door-way captures.

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  9. Oh I love those door Maggie and I love all the architecture styles that took your breath away. I love love those colored pots and vases. Beautiful.

    We finally have sun and better temperatures here, thank goodnesss for that.I saw on TV that more south the weather is a lot worse.
    Have a nice day.

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  10. WOW Maggie these photos are amazing, it certainly looks like you had a really fab time :)

    Hugs, Karen xx

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  11. I love collections like this, Maggie. Wouldn't it be fun in a coffee-table book?

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  12. Your photographs are stunning. Each one looks like it is from a book. I love doorways, and the architecture is truly beautiful.

    Karen

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  13. It was lovely to see so many familiar scenes in your photos Maggie and you already know how much I love doorways.

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  14. I recently found your blog. I like these travel shots!

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  15. What lovely views - I could imagine the sun on the stone, and the cool shade as one enters through the doorways. *sigh*

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  16. Maggie-- we are kindred souls-- I take photos of doors too. Yours are fabulous- so unique- they are so characteristic of beautiful Italy. This post is just out of this world gorgeous--
    Vicki

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