A few weeks ago we had a lovely stroll along Via Appia Antica, one of the oldest roads in Roma.
We walked for at least 5 km and it was manageable even in high-heel boots over such stones as these, still original from 312 B.C. when the road was built, dent and all. (If you believe it. It was told most earnestly.)
First we had a lovely lunch at a friend’s house in the green.
Our host Sophia.
Bestia would not mind such a huge garden.
Bellissimo.
Neighbours.
The hand detail.
Then we went on our walk. One would expect ruins and not as many doors. Alas, where I go, there they are. It started with some unassuming gates but it soon escalated. The last nine photos were taken in six minutes.
All in all, an excellent Sunday. The second half of Appia Antica doors will follow on another Thursday.
And if anybody was worried, I’m over my overdoored state. Today I already took three new door photos. 😉
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Great submissions. Don’t you just love ivy/leaf covered entryways?
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Oh yes, I do, Bulldog, I cannot pass one without clicking. Thank you!
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LOVE!! To be able to walk down a road of such history and longevity!
So much to like in your photos, I had to look at them several times.
In terms of an overall scene, I love the composition and shadows of the 3rd photo with the simple wooden gate. This photo makes me want to walk down this road!
Choosing a door was harder, but I think I would have to go with the green door with the matching shutters on the 2nd floor. It is set so beautifully into the stone wall.
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Ah, thank you for precise viewing and stating your preferences, Joanne! I’m glad to make you wish to be here. 🙂
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So many great shots to choose from. That first green one and the dark brown wooden one 2 rows below it are my faves. Well done 🙂
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Thank you, Norm. I can easily say that your challenge has influenced global behaviour patterns. 😀
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As long everyone is “shooting” photographs and not guns then this makes me very happy 😀
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It’s addictive.
Wow on your selection today, but then, you do have a knack for capturing wows, don’t you? 🙂
I love the one with the ivy encroaching, but then I love the gate with the wisteria — too hard to choose!
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Ah, Joey, thank you, you’re kind. It’s addictive for sure! But as addictions go, rather harmless and effective. 🙂
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Love your Thursday Doors post, great photos. 🙂
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Thank you, Marje! 🙂
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A fabulous selection again this week!
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Thank you, Josee!
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T’es un puits sans fond de porte. Means thats you are a bottomless pit of doors. Can I say it like this?
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Oh, Mamie, thank you for translating it for me, I’d never understand it! Indeed, this is how I often feel. 😀 And I guess Italy is truly bottomless door-wise.
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A nice day out. Plenty of door eye candy. 😉
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Heh, Lignum Draco, door eye candy is the way to put it. A great day it was.
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Lovely picture and looks like a great day out walking
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Indeed it was, thank you, Caroline!
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Handsome array of doors, but you had my attention with the first one – love that black iron on black. 🙂
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Thank you, Judy, I thought it was rather spectacular too. 🙂
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What a beautiful collection of doors and gates. I love the ironwork and the wooden doors.
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Thank you, Dan. They are always best when you don’t expect you’ll find any.
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Great gates and doors. My favorite is the one in the top photo and I love the road. I imagine the stones are still original. After all, there are still aqueducts with original stone.
janet
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Janet, thank you, I believe they are real indeed but living here among the Italians have taught me to beware. 🙂
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What a wonderful walk and doors! I love those vine covered ones, and the Wisteria one!
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Thank you, Deborah. There were so many in a row! As if I’d call in and ask for just such a tour! 🙂
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Magnificent doors and gates. I spent a weekend in Rome but only had barely enough time to see the main attractions. I would have loved to do more sight-seeing of places such as those in your beautiful photographs.
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Thank you, Jean! Yes, the centre is quite manageable for a weekend but Rome is huge and places of interest on every corner. You might come back one day.
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