Sunday, November 1, 2009

Theme Day: Doorways

This the main entrance of the “Mercato Centrale” on the “Scali Saffi” seen from the other side of the “fosso”. Just above the coat of arms of the Municipality of Livorno you can read: Angiolo Badaloni Ing. Architetto (Engineeer Architect) 1889-1894.

See also: Iron Leaves - Smelling the Coffee - Caryatids

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27 comments:

  1. JamesNovember 1, 2009 at 12:54 AM

    That is quite a doorway. It's huge and very impressive.

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  2. Julie ScottsdaleDailyPhoto.comNovember 1, 2009 at 1:24 AM

    a very elegant, and massive door for theme day. well done

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  3. WolynskiNovember 1, 2009 at 1:47 AM

    Italian architecture is exquisite and build to last -nothing flimsy about it. Beautiful.

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  4. LowellNovember 1, 2009 at 3:03 AM

    I'm sure this will be one of the most beautiful doors we will see on this theme day.

    Nicely done, VP!

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  5. HildaNovember 1, 2009 at 3:32 AM

    Very handsome! The ornamentation on top of the columns is gorgeous! And I notice that even here you have green shutters. :)

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  6. Leif HagenNovember 1, 2009 at 3:54 AM

    A very monumental doorway with massive pillars - leading into an important locale! Great theme day snap!

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  7. Clueless in BostonNovember 1, 2009 at 4:46 AM

    Beautiful doorway, it looks massive.

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  8. tapirgalNovember 1, 2009 at 6:52 AM

    This is absolutely beautiful in color and detail in the large image. You framed it so nicely, too. It's just too bad about the graffiti. Fortunately, the doors and facade are able to overpower the damage done by these stupid people. It's interesting to compare the monumental and the petty. You can almost read their minds.

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  9. JulieNovember 1, 2009 at 6:58 AM

    Is the green grille for security or to keep the heat out, VP. It is a truly magnificent doorways as Europeans do all so well.

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  10. Unseen RajasthanNovember 1, 2009 at 7:39 AM

    Beautiful Architecture !! Loved the work !! Thanks for sharing..Unseen Rajasthan

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  11. JillyNovember 1, 2009 at 7:39 AM

    That's impressive. Beautiful combination of colours too.

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  12. stromsjoNovember 1, 2009 at 10:30 AM

    I wonder how many engineers live to find their names carved in stone.

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  13. cieldequimperNovember 1, 2009 at 11:10 AM

    Hmmm, I've already said that I wanted to go to your mercato, this is just another invitation! I wonder what you'll make of my doorway... ;-))

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  14. Cezar and LéiaNovember 1, 2009 at 2:14 PM

    This is a huge doorway, I love it in green!
    Léia :)

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  15. brattcatNovember 1, 2009 at 2:22 PM

    Wow, massively impressive.

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  16. CopenhagenNovember 1, 2009 at 3:03 PM

    Hay you, great photo for the theme day. Sorry I have been absent lately due to school.

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  17. jooNovember 1, 2009 at 4:07 PM

    Very elegant doorway!

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  18. UnknownNovember 1, 2009 at 7:03 PM

    Wonderful and very imposing! Great colours too!

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  19. Luis GomezNovember 1, 2009 at 8:13 PM

    This is so beautiful! Great photo!

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  20. Rob SiemannNovember 1, 2009 at 8:16 PM

    Grandioso, does that word exist in italian? Great door!

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  21. HalcyonNovember 1, 2009 at 9:10 PM

    Now that's a door! They don't make them like that anymore, do they?

    Happy theme day!!

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  22. AnonymousNovember 1, 2009 at 9:29 PM

    Very attractive way to fortify the building, I think.

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  23. EllieNovember 2, 2009 at 3:43 AM

    This is huge - it took me a moment to realize how big this gate is. Great colors.

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  24. AndreeaNovember 2, 2009 at 1:32 PM

    Impressive looking door, very fitted for a doorways theme day

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  25. Three Rivers, MichiganNovember 2, 2009 at 3:25 PM

    Very grand - and the colors are beautiful.

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  26. TashNovember 3, 2009 at 1:48 AM

    Beautiful and imposing doorway. Great theme day photo.

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  27. IlseNovember 3, 2009 at 1:18 PM

    Now that's a doorway! Italians understand the meaning of monumental.

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