I have an odd fascination with old doors, windows, door knockers and details. The older and more beaten up and rusty, the better! And the charming little town of Matera, Italy had so many amazing doors that I could’ve stayed there for hours admiring them all! Here are a few of my favourites. Click on any of the images above to view the slideshow.
Have you found any amazing doors in your travels? Tell me about them in the comments below!
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These are some really cool doors! 🙂 Actually, when I was in Italy, I was slightly obsessed with taking pictures of doors too! They were absolutely fantastic and unique. Thanks for sharing these pictures!
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I love old doors too. There are so many things you can do to repurpose them. Or you can actually use them to make a serious statement to your home.
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I like the shabby chic look that’s going on in this pics. I think that’s what it isncalled, I am so NOT into design but that’s what it looks like to me. I love it.
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Doors used to have meaning. The door indicated who lived inside and the beliefs the person had. These doors indicate that very well.
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I always fall in love with anything concerning Italy and these door photos are no exception!
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Those are some beautiful doors! I’m obsessed too. They make such a great subject to photograph!
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Tell me about it…why are doors so fascinating? My guess is because they represent the eyes of the home…reveal something intrinsic about the inside. Love the photos.
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I don’t think it’s an odd fascination at all! They are gorgeous. Just makes me wonder who’s been going through them all these years!
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Beautiful doors. My father in law are fascinated with door handles and has hundreds of door handles around the house. A lot are really beautiful.
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Doors fascinate me too. It is amazing that something so simple and utilitarian can symbolize so much.
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I love that! I always take pictures of doors. The rusty, shabby ones are the best. And, of course, the coloured one.
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Love them, as a photographer, These are perfect for family or really any photo session. I especially love the large oversized door in the middle
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I don’t know what it is about doors, but they really show the character of a place, don’t they? Loved this! Italy has particularly beautiful architecture.
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I have really come.to know.that ild rustic doors and gates make cool backgrounds for pictures!
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I absolutely love this! I think doors have a lot of character 🙂
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I feel the same way about old doors! These are so beautiful and interesting. Thanks for sharing 🙂
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I would love to have a small obsession of something when I travel to see how different and beautiful things are around the world…I.e doors or fun houses or even flowers etc. Although not the biggest fan of history or architecture, these doors are amazing!
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I got the same fascination as you can see. With my knocker pic.
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I love old doors! I want to start collecting old lock. I think they are so beautiful. That also reminds me that I want to actually want to get a knocker for my from door. Especially the ones that are like lions staring you in the face and they are scary they make you not even want to use them.
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This post is breaking my heart. I am going to Italy in a few days. I wanted so badly to go to Matera. I can only get as close as Lecce this time. I wondered if maybe I’d get to Matera and wonder why it felt so important. But no! It turns out even the doors are neat.
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