The front door is a building’s exterior that people will interact most frequently with, so if you want a building to look impressive up close, there’s no better way to do this than by having a beautiful door.
1. Valparaiso, Chile
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In Chile, front doors often include intricate artwork. Graffiti artists pick and choose where they paint their creations, often without permission. They don’t remain entirely anonymous though; many of street artists sign their work.
2. Burano, Italy
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Burano is an island of Venice that is known for wildly colourful houses. This front door gives away its true purpose with a newspaper tucked in the handle and the address ‘339’ listed above.
3. Copenhagen, Denmark
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This front door in Denmark is decorated with birdhouses, each one with a heart on the front. Unfortunately for the birds, none of the peepholes are large enough for them to actually fit inside.
4. Japan
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Gardens and green roofs are popular throughout Japan. This Garden Door by Kazuyuki Ishihara is particularly intriguing. This door must surely lead to a secret garden!
5. Shanghai, China
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On the list of things to see and do in China, these elaborately painted doors in Shanghai, will help remind you where you are.
6. Paris, France
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Street art is very popular in Paris. This door in particularly appears to be an elaborate display of colourful designs and patterns. Look closer and you can see all of the words that give this door a more symbolic meaning.
7. Chefchaouen, Morocco
Chefchaouen is a city in Morocco with unique style. In 1930, most of the city was painted blue as a reminder of the sky and the heavens. Today the colour remains and the city is now known as the ‘bluest city in the world.’
8. Santa Fe, New Mexico
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The US has some wonderfully decorated front doors, especially in New Mexico where south western charm is a big part of the décor.
9. Madeira, Portugal
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A mysterious world of adventure is waiting for the child behind the door.
10. Sardinia, Italy
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Your front door doesn’t have to be 10 different shades of colour to stand out. This door with its hunter green door, elaborate knocker, and purple vines make a ‘wow’ statement all on their own.
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