Red Doors in St George’s Castle.
LISBON: Castelo São Jorge ©HelenBushe
Castelo de São Jorge (Saint George’s Castle) is a Moorish castle occupying a commanding hilltop overlooking the historic centre of the Portuguese city of Lisbon and Tagus River. The strongly fortified citadel dates from medieval period of Portuguese history. –wiki.
What Wikipedia doesn’t tell us is that this medieval castle, which dates from the 11th Century, has some wonderful red doors.
LISBON: Entrance to Castelo São Jorge ©HelenBushe
LISBON: Castelo São Jorge ©HelenBushe
LISBON: Castelo São Jorge ©HelenBushe
(All pictures taken on iPhone 6s and edited using SNAPSEED app)
Thanks as always to Norm for hosting Thursday Doors Challenge.
21 Comments
paulfraser11 · 23 July 2017 at 16:16
Super pictures Helen, particularly like the open door looking through to the steps beyond 🙂
sustainabilitea · 9 July 2017 at 15:01
What a glorious door, Helen! Your second shot is a gem.
janet
HMB · 9 July 2017 at 19:00
Thank you Janet. It’s such a beautiful castle and I’m glad I can share it with others.
fetchingtheworld · 8 July 2017 at 11:53
The Entrance to Castelo São Jorge is lovely.
HMB · 9 July 2017 at 19:00
Thank you so much for saying so. I’m happy you like it.
Jean Reinhardt · 7 July 2017 at 22:24
I was there a few years ago and loved it. That red door is gorgeous.
HMB · 10 July 2017 at 18:09
Thank you Jean . Im glad you like the pictures, especially since you’ve been. ( Ive just found your comment in my spam folder)
Jean Reinhardt · 10 July 2017 at 21:56
Your photos brought some lovely memories to mind of time spent with my mother and sisters in Lisbon. We rented an apartment in the old part of the city, near the castle. I have to check my spam folder regularly as I’ve found a few comments there that shouldn’t be.
Norm 2.0 · 7 July 2017 at 18:36
Wow the red of those doors really grabs you. Wonderful shots 🙂
HMB · 9 July 2017 at 19:02
Thanks Norm . These particular doors just wouldn’t be the same in any other colour. And thank you so very much for your weekly challenge.
HMB · 10 July 2017 at 18:10
Thanks Norm
Laurie Graves · 7 July 2017 at 12:58
Despite its bold color, this door looks like a secret door.
HMB · 9 July 2017 at 19:05
Indeed yes. Let’s sneak back in at night and explore
Laurie Graves · 10 July 2017 at 14:03
Count me in!
HMB · 10 July 2017 at 14:43
Oh, that’s two of so far!
Manja Mexi Movie · 7 July 2017 at 09:26
Oh my, these are insanely gorgeous. The second photo deserves to become legendary. 🙂
HMB · 9 July 2017 at 19:06
Thanks so much Manja. Your enthusiastic comment has me smiling from ear to ear.
Joanne Sisco · 7 July 2017 at 06:26
Beautiful photos of shadows and light on the yellow stone. They only manage to highlight the red doors even more!
HMB · 9 July 2017 at 19:04
Thank you Joanne. I’m so pleased you see it the way I did.
Amy · 7 July 2017 at 01:41
Another beautiful red door series, Helen! I love the rad gate opens to the stairs especially. 🙂 <3
HMB · 9 July 2017 at 19:03
Thanks Amy. I love doors and I love red in photographs, so I was in seventh heaven wandering around this castle.