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#ThursdayDoors - Doors in Madeira

For Dan’s ThursdayDoors Photo Challenge

I took these photos on holiday in Funchal, Madeira in 2012. The Old Town (Zona Velha), one of the most popular tourist attractions in Funchal, used to be a bad neighborhood avoided by tourists. It all started to change around 2010, thanks to the initiative of some great local artists. The local government supported the restoration project, provided paint supplies to artists, who began the journey of “bringing life” to this great area. The project is called “The Art of Open Doors”.  Some of the frontages of the older buildings have been beautifully painted and restored also. 

Hope you like them.

 



 





Have a look at Dan’s blog, Thursday Doors for more stories of fascinating buildings and their doors.

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  1. dymoonJanuary 28, 2021 at 12:27 PM

    what colourful doors.. thank you.

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    1. The BlogglerJanuary 28, 2021 at 3:01 PM

      Glad you like them. I've got a big selection of door photos (there's something fascinating about them) but other than Flickr I've never really shared them until I discovered Thursday Doors.

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  2. DanJanuary 28, 2021 at 2:08 PM

    I really like the one at #4 - that's a fun way to decorate a door. I had to zoom in to see that those are computer mice hanging above the first door. That's interesting.

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    1. The BlogglerJanuary 28, 2021 at 3:04 PM

      Thanks. Yes, I like that one. Lots of clever detail.

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  3. JohnJanuary 28, 2021 at 2:35 PM

    Good collection of doors. I like the peeking out door at #4. Thanks

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    1. The BlogglerJanuary 28, 2021 at 3:05 PM

      Thanks. We went out of season so the shadows were difficult to avoid on some.

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  4. TeaganJanuary 28, 2021 at 4:12 PM

    Paul, I know what you mean about all the trend is very dull colors for recent years. I NEED color. These doors and murals are fabulous. Hugs on the wing!

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    1. The BlogglerJanuary 28, 2021 at 4:22 PM

      Glad you liked them. This old part of Funchal is so colourful. Windows and walls get the same colourful treatment.

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  5. junie-jeshJanuary 28, 2021 at 5:51 PM

    Some fun and colorful doors. Fun because I count myself among the artists. That grey piece on the first blue door, is that the map of a country? I love the impressive back alley! And the woman who's clawing herself out of the background - ingenious idea! Jesh

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    1. The BlogglerJanuary 28, 2021 at 11:15 PM

      Yes. Stunning aren't they? And yes the grey shape is the island of Madeira.

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  6. janetJanuary 28, 2021 at 8:29 PM

    I like them all, but especially the peeking out one. What fun to discover them! Thanks for sharing.

    janet

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    1. The BlogglerJanuary 28, 2021 at 11:17 PM

      Glad you like them. There are about four streets full of them!

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