I came across this ancient door when I was wandering in Spaccanapoli. I would love to know exactly how many years it has been welcoming people home, keeping unwanted visitors out and quietly gathering dust.
Up close you can see the layers of dust and grime that have built up over years. I wonder what it would look like under this.
The lock below was not on the same door, but I couldn’t resist taking its photo.
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How beautiful the patina of the old wood and the corroded metal are! I love how these things age and gain character. Beautiful images, thank you.
By: Anna Harrison on January 7, 2012
at 8:05 pm
I wonder what it would look like cleaned up.
By: Debra Kolkka on January 8, 2012
at 10:43 am
We have a thing about the doors in Tuscany…I bet we have a billion pictures of all the doors! My hubby wants to make a calendar! This one is stunning-the one that is slightly cracked made me crane my neck wondering what was on the other side!!
By: Melonie Carideo on January 7, 2012
at 8:21 pm
I have dozens of door photos too. I particularly like the doors in Helsinki.
By: Debra Kolkka on January 8, 2012
at 10:45 am
It’s a work of art, Deb!
By: Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial on January 7, 2012
at 8:42 pm
I thought it was wonderful. I would have loved to take a peek inside the courtyard.
By: Debra Kolkka on January 8, 2012
at 10:47 am
Wow, that door is amazing, Deb! And the lock it pretty cool, as well. Hope you are having a good weekend.
Kathy
By: Kathryn McCullough on January 7, 2012
at 8:49 pm
I have been to see the Matisse exhibition at the gallery this weekend. It is excellent!
By: Debra Kolkka on January 8, 2012
at 10:48 am
Very cool door! I always wish I knew what all the people who have used these beautiful doors looked like and what their lives were like.
By: Denise Blackman on January 7, 2012
at 9:13 pm
It would be fun to take a look inside, but I wasn’t game to snoop.
By: Debra Kolkka on January 8, 2012
at 10:48 am
I love photos of doors and doorways. This one is stunning. When I got to the 2nd photo with the door slightly ajar, I thought your questions may be answered! If only they could talk!
By: jenny@atasteoftravel on January 7, 2012
at 10:50 pm
I think this door would have lots of tales to tell.
By: Debra Kolkka on January 8, 2012
at 10:49 am
I bet it is at least two hundred years old; one of the things I love about countries that take pride in preserving their history. There must be thousands of stories behind those doors.
By: Marcia Clarke on January 8, 2012
at 1:44 am
The door looks ancient doesn’t it?
By: Debra Kolkka on January 8, 2012
at 11:20 am
Beautiful! We stayed in Spaccanapoli when we were in Naples. I didn’t see that door, but loved the neighborhood. I miss Italy so much!
By: Julie on January 8, 2012
at 3:03 am
Spaccanapoli is an incredible area. I can’t wait to get back there.
By: Debra Kolkka on January 8, 2012
at 11:21 am
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I would say that the door goes back to the Middle Ages. Rafael agrees with me.
By: Mulino Dominillo on January 8, 2012
at 5:24 am
Thank you for that! It certainly looks very old.
By: Debra Kolkka on January 8, 2012
at 11:22 am
Amazing, Deb. I love it…I can’t tell…is the intricate work done in wood? or metal?
By: The Daily Cure on January 8, 2012
at 8:29 am
I think it is mostly wood, with metal trim, but you would need to scrape some of that dirt off to be sure.
By: Debra Kolkka on January 8, 2012
at 11:23 am
wow !! this wood carving is amazing, if this wonderful door could talk !!
By: Lorraine Wagner on January 8, 2012
at 9:07 am
I would like to have a chat.
By: Debra Kolkka on January 8, 2012
at 11:24 am
Stunning door Debra. I wonder too how long those hinges have been swinging open for people.
By: cityhippyfarmgirl on January 8, 2012
at 9:49 am
According to Maria and Raphael it has been there for hundreds of years.
By: Debra Kolkka on January 8, 2012
at 11:25 am
Beautiful! I have a “thing” for doors, old ones in particular. Wherever I go I take pictures of them. Have you heard of Pinterest Debra? I have a section on there where I have lots of pictures of old doors.
By: Paula on January 8, 2012
at 10:27 am
I have not heard of Pinterest, but I will investigate. Thank you.
By: Debra Kolkka on January 8, 2012
at 11:26 am
Wow, hundreds of years, that’s amazing. It’s so beautifully crafted and I wonder what the symbolism of the coat of arms and other imagery represents or means – intriguing.
By: sheof108names on January 8, 2012
at 1:27 pm
It is intriguing. I would love to know more about it.
By: Debra Kolkka on January 8, 2012
at 8:19 pm
Amazing…. Thank you dear Debra, with my love, nia
By: niasunset on January 8, 2012
at 2:31 pm
Napoli is full of fascinating stuff.
By: Debra Kolkka on January 8, 2012
at 8:20 pm
Love the details, especially the last photo with the locks.
By: composerinthegarden on January 8, 2012
at 11:49 pm
The streets of old Napoli are a treasure trove.
By: Debra Kolkka on January 9, 2012
at 12:07 am
Beautiful, kind of Asian looking…
By: linneabylinneanilsson on January 9, 2012
at 12:23 am
Gorgeous. There are so many heart-stopping doors in Italy there’s even a book of photos devoted to them by Ray Arsenault : http://doorsofitaly.com/
But I think yours is even more stunning than the ones he captured!
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at 11:17 am
Wow … very beautiful. Love the combination of metal and wood.
By: aFrankAngle on February 10, 2013
at 9:05 am