Friday, November 21, 2025

Extraordinary Entrance

 


4 comments:

  1. Actual years and years and years. Reminds me the doors to Hagia Sophia in Istanbul.

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  2. Looks old Celtic, has that motif.

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  3. From Googley image search:

    The image displays the beautifully carved wooden door and stone archway of the Mehmet Şakir Paşa Madrasa, located in the historic village of Mustafapaşa (Sinasos) in Cappadocia, Turkey.

    The madrasa was built in 1908 and features an ornate, finely carved stone gate reflecting the artistic style of the late Ottoman era.

    It was once an Islamic educational institute and residence for students, and is now a key historical landmark in the region.

    Mustafapaşa village is known for its unique Greek-Turkish stone architecture and has been recognized as one of the "Best Tourism Villages in the World" by the UNWTO.

    The door in the image is a notable example of the intricate craftsmanship found throughout the area's historical mansions and structures.

    It's also in need of some boiled linseed oil or other TLC.

    Nemo

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