Doors of Malta
Posted on: March 3, 2023
- In: Books | Doors | Travel
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I am joining Dan Antion over at https://nofacilities.com/ where he runs a series called Thursday Doors. This is what he has to say:
Welcome to Thursday Doors! This is a weekly challenge for people who love doors and architecture to come together to admire and share their favorite door photos, drawings, or other images or stories from around the world. If you’d like to join us, simply create your own Thursday Doors post each (or any) week and then share a link to your post in the comments below, anytime between 12:01 am Thursday morning and Saturday noon (North American eastern time).
Dan writes great books too https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BC23MDLV
Today I want to share some of the amazing doors I found in Malta. Most of the buildings in Malta are made from limeston, but the doors are often in bright colours breaking up the monotone buildings. I was fascinated by the variety of doors and doorknockers. Here are just a few pictures I took around the island.
You might recall that Amanda had quite the adventure in Malta.
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94 Responses to "Doors of Malta"
March 3, 2023 at 2:37 am
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March 3, 2023 at 3:56 am
Thanks for reblogging.
March 3, 2023 at 4:05 am
Hi Darlene! Thanks for sharing these wonderful and very impressive doors and entrances. I love Dan Antion’s idea. Best wishes, Michael
March 3, 2023 at 5:12 am
Great photos, Darlene. I love all the different colored doors!
March 3, 2023 at 5:18 am
I don’t know why I find doors so fascinating, but all of these are beautiful. The attention to detail really pops against some of the otherwise nondescript buildings. Love the colors, too!
March 3, 2023 at 7:58 am
I am always fascinated by unique doors as well. Glad you enjoyed these.
March 3, 2023 at 6:03 am
That’s quite a few stunning doors. Love the variety of colours!
March 3, 2023 at 7:00 am
Beautiful doors, Darlene. I love the colors.
March 3, 2023 at 8:01 am
Thanks, John. They must paint them every year to keep the colours so vibrant.
March 3, 2023 at 7:56 am
Wow – I love all the colorful doors. We have to smile. thanks for making us HAPPY today!
March 3, 2023 at 8:21 am
I love the color and detail work on these doors. Cool door knockers, too!
March 3, 2023 at 8:37 am
The doorknockers were incredible. I only included a couple. The doors certainly added some colour to the place.
March 3, 2023 at 8:30 am
The colors give me a lift. It’s late afternoon and I find my energy flagging, Darlene!
March 3, 2023 at 8:38 am
Glad to hear the post with the colourful doors gave you the lift you needed. xo
March 3, 2023 at 1:11 pm
It is interesting to me that bright-colored doors seem to be more popular abroad than in the states.
March 3, 2023 at 6:27 pm
I see them more here in Europe than in Canada too. Perhaps it is because the buildings themselves are usually dull brick or sandstone and need brightening up. I did see some brightly painted doors in New Mexico though.
March 3, 2023 at 3:18 pm
Hi, Darlene – I love these brightly coloured doors. Why go with plain wood when doors can be so much more?! ❤
March 3, 2023 at 3:59 pm
Malta was one of my favourite places to visit and the doors are worthy of a post the colours are beautiful I loved the fact when we visited(Gozo) that many doors had keys on the outside in case anyone came and they were not at home they could let themselves in and make a cuppa…I often wonder if this is still the case…A lovely post, Darlene x
March 3, 2023 at 6:31 pm
Malta is one of my favourite places too. Gozo is very country and relaxed, I’m not surprised. Not sure if it’s the same as it’s a busy tourist spot now.
March 3, 2023 at 9:43 pm
I’m sure it is as its quite close to a few countries and such lovely place to holiday xx
March 3, 2023 at 6:06 pm
What a fabulous idea, Thursday Doors. The doors in Malta are really nice and because they are different to what I see.
March 3, 2023 at 6:29 pm
I found everything in Malta unique and interesting. So much history there!
March 3, 2023 at 6:13 pm
I wanted to follow Dan’s website but couldn’t fine any follow button. It looks an interesting site that I’d like to read more of.
March 3, 2023 at 6:35 pm
go to https://nofacilities.com/ and scroll way down on the right-hand sidebar till you get to this block:
Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. It’s quite far down.
March 3, 2023 at 6:39 pm
I scrolled for a long time, he has a lot if posts, lol. But will try again and look on the right. Thanks.
March 4, 2023 at 2:55 am
Fabulous doors, Darlene. I love the bright colors!
March 4, 2023 at 3:54 am
Delightfully vivid, and loved the personalized door handles! Malta is on our go-to travel list, Darlene!
March 4, 2023 at 10:27 am
These are great! That first one made me smile, such cherry colors.
Pat
March 4, 2023 at 12:54 pm
Once again, amazing doors, and some of those handles, wow!
March 5, 2023 at 11:19 am
Hi Darlene – this is a great selection of doors and I agree, the knockers are so interesting. We have nothing like that here where we live. I especially like the bright colors of the doors in the first picture – so cheerful!
March 5, 2023 at 10:00 pm
Thanks. I agree, I have never seen so many coloured doors as I have in Malta. And those door knockers!
March 5, 2023 at 9:34 pm
So excited to have come across your post, Darlene. Beautiful descriptions of the doors and great images! Looking forward to checking out Dans posts! Thank you so much for sharing!
March 5, 2023 at 9:43 pm
Thank you for stopping by, Cecilia. Glad you liked the doors I shared and you will love Dan’s posts.
March 6, 2023 at 12:43 am
How beautiful and clever to have brightly painted doors. It’s interesting that most are double doors.
March 6, 2023 at 12:51 am
You would always know which was your house if you came home late at night! Otherwise, the buildings all look the same.
March 6, 2023 at 1:19 am
I love it that they coordinate the colours of the door and window. The door knockers are great too
March 6, 2023 at 2:12 am
The windows in Malta are quite amazing as well and I too love it when they match the doors. Thanks for visiting my blog.
March 7, 2023 at 2:53 am
Such pretty doors, Darlene. What a treat to have traveled and thought to have taken these photos. I love the colors too. 🙂
March 7, 2023 at 3:34 am
I am often drawn to doors when I travel, for some reason. The colours of these doors are amazing!
March 8, 2023 at 4:35 am
Perfect doors for Dan’s Thursday Doors!! I love the uniqueness of each of those doors and the door knockers….so awesome!! Thanks for sharing Darlene!!
March 8, 2023 at 5:06 am
Thanks, Kirt. These doors and door knockers are very unique. Glad you enjoyed them.
March 8, 2023 at 11:19 am
Fantastic doors and knockers, Darlene! They make me want to go up to one and try it, lol
March 8, 2023 at 7:27 pm
Awesome doors, Darlene – I loved Malta and Amanda in Malta xxx
March 8, 2023 at 7:32 pm
Thanks, Toni. So pleased you enjoyed Amanda’s adventure in the marvellous country of Malta!
March 8, 2023 at 8:00 pm
I love all the vivid colors of the doors. Great photos!
March 9, 2023 at 8:40 am
Tee-hee! It’s as if they are color-coded. Thanks for the closeups of the doorknockers. They’re fabulous. Hugs.
March 9, 2023 at 6:19 pm
I know. I guess if one came home after too much partying, one would know which door was yours. Those doorknockers are straight from one of your books. xo
March 10, 2023 at 9:13 am
I love how the colors brighten the buildings, and those doorknockers are so cool. Thanks for the tour, Darlene!
March 10, 2023 at 10:13 pm
Some interesting doors here, Darlene. All I remember about Malta is the old-fashioned buses that rattle along and have next to no suspension!
March 10, 2023 at 10:18 pm
LOL! They still have them. They were also packed with people.
March 10, 2023 at 10:21 pm
Yes, and it was so hot. I remember feeling a bit sick as we got off the bus.
March 10, 2023 at 11:40 pm
These doors make great prompts for creative writing. What is behind them? With doors like these, only magnificent things. 🙂
March 10, 2023 at 11:51 pm
They would, wouldn’t they! You have my permission to use any of them if you’d like. xo
March 10, 2023 at 11:52 pm
Wow! Thanks Darlene. I just might do that with my creative writing students. 🙂
March 11, 2023 at 2:15 am
Wonderful doors Darlene. You’ve inspired me to take more door photos and return to Thursday Doors.
March 11, 2023 at 2:26 am
Thanks, Paul. I love Thursday Doors, although I can’t participate every time.
March 11, 2023 at 11:57 am
Great colorful doors! 💞
March 21, 2023 at 1:51 am
I love your Maltese doors, Darlene. Malta is one of my favorite places and you pictured it perfectly – stately with a touch of whimsy! ~Terri
March 21, 2023 at 1:57 am
Malta is one of my favourite places as well. It’s interesting how many people have not been there, though. The doors were very interesting. I loved the splash of colour among the limestone. Thanks for stopping by Terri. Enjoy your next adventure.
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March 3, 2023 at 2:32 am
I love the bright colors of these doors, Darlene. They are beautiful. Thanks, too, for the close up details of the hardware (and for the mention of my books).
March 3, 2023 at 2:37 am
My pleasure, Dan. I enjoy going through my photos and finding doors to share. Thanks for putting this together.