These are various doors seen while walking the streets of Parnu in the southern coast of Estonia.
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| These are various doors seen while walking the streets of Parnu in the southern coast of Estonia. | Although they can appear somewhat dreary they come alive when seen at less distance. (see below) | Many doors are simply entries to homes. Often one door is left open during the day as a friendly gesture. |
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| A closer view of this humorous door design as a church entry is not what we would have expected! | Themes such as the fruit on this door are less common than geometric designs. | Here is a closer view of the handcarved patterns which are enhanced by warm colors of paint. |
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| These doors highlight the symmetry of the double doorways found in most public buildings. | It was not easy to know what went on in the buildings based on the entryways. Is the activity here harsh or straight- forward and dignified ? | These doors reflect the grandeur of their building and perhaps reveal a place of highly important activities. |