This lovely little door is set into a wall on an ancient street, directly across from a twelfth century cathedral that may have even earlier origins, in the town of Silves, Portugal.
The street is sloping, as you can see from the line of the cobbles, and there is a view across red-tiled roofs to green hills beyond, the scent of blossom in the air. This little door has a history and age to it, but its story remains a secret for now. I wonder who holds the key?
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Helen Glynn Jones 
Some doors really do spark your imagination, and this is one such door that makes you ask questions. When you asked “Who holds the key?”, it got me curious! I would love to see this door “in context”, if that makes sense. Not that it would make me any less curious, but it really makes you wonder some things… like why isn’t it the bottom closer to the cobblestone street? Was it a door that is the exit to a secret passage?
There could be a really fun story behind that door, and even if there isn’t, it sure would be fun to think one up! For some reason, the secret garden comes to mind when I look at this door.
Yes, it was strange – I think that’s why I took a photo of it. I’d love to know what was behind the door. It was quite a high wall, from what I remember – perhaps it looked into one of those cool hidden courtyards, all fountains and orange blossom 🙂
That would be lovely! Could you imagine the fragrance in such a place?
I love the scent of orange blossom – when we were in Portugal the trees were in bloom, and it was just everywhere – gorgeous!
Ooh, I like that!
Thanks, Kev 🙂
Love this. It gives me major “Arabian Nights” vibes, like if you turn your back for a moment, Alladin will sneak out behind your back.
Yes, it’s a bit like that, isn’t it? It probably opens onto something totally prosaic like a kitchen, but it’s fun to imagine something far more exotic 🙂
Though I’m not quite sure what it would be used for it certainly is pretty.
Thanks, Norm 🙂 I thought it was pretty too, especially the carving around the edges.
I absolutely love this one. Pretty, intriguing, mysterious… 🙂
Thanks, Sarah 🙂 It’s certainly got people thinking… Funny how a closed door can do that – I suppose it’s because it could lead anywhere.
I say it’s a fairy door. The end.
Haha! I love that 🙂 Yes, it’s a fairy door, definitely. Now all we need is the key.
I used to live near Silves and you have evoked some lovely memories in this photo.
Did you try the Silves beer? – Sol
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Lucky you, living near to such a lovely spot 😀 I didn’t get to try the beer – I’ll have to go back for another visit…