Bologna

A three-panel collage of ornate wooden doors. From left to right: a carved dark wood door with studded panels, a small window, and a wrought iron transom; a studded light wood door with an arched top and a smaller wicket gate; a dark, heavily carved door with an arched stone frame.

The Best Wicket Gates

by Jennifer (aka Dr. J)

Open the post to find out which door was declared door of the week. This week’s theme was Wicket Gates.

Collage of 3 doors featuring prominent columns

The Doors of the World with the Coolest Columns

by Jennifer (aka Dr. J)

Open the post to find out which door was declared door of the week. This week’s theme was columns.

Worn wooden door with two panels each with a square metal door knob. There is a "letter" slot near the top of the left panel. The facade is bright orange. There is a statue of Neptune painted in black paint to the left of the door that resembles Neptune on Piazza Maggiore in Bologna. There is a small pug painted in black sitting next to the door. There is a metal doggie dish filled with water sitting in the

Street Art Door in Bologna [Door of the Month – April 2024]

by Jennifer (aka Dr. J)

Who can guess where the Sidewalk Safari April 2024 door of the month was taken? Put on your thinking caps and then clickthrough to discover where in the world this beautiful door lives!

Lyre shaped door knocker featuring fish, two mermaids, and an angel in Bologna Italy.

Italian Door Knockers: A Photo Tour of Bologna’s Exquisite Entrances

by Jennifer (aka Dr. J)

Normally I look at the big picture when it comes to door anatomy: the door frame, the transom, as well as the broader facade that… Read More »Italian Door Knockers: A Photo Tour of Bologna’s Exquisite Entrances