The colourful doors of Dublin / As portas coloridas de Dublin
There are two versions of the story. One says that when Queen Victory became a widow she ordered every single door to be covered in a black clothe. The rebellious spirits of the Dubliners led them to do the exact opposite. The second version, and my favourite, says that it was the women of Dublin who decided to painted every door in a different colour, so that their husbands wouldn't get confused when returning home from the pub. True or not, the city looks even more cheerful and special with its colourful doors.
Há duas versões da história. Uma diz que quando a Rainha Vitória ficou viúva ordenou que cada porta em Dublin fosse coberta com um pano preto. O espírito rebelde dos Dublinenses levou-os a fazer exatamente o oposto. A segunda versão, e a minha favorita, diz que foram as mulheres de Dublin que decidiram pintar as portas às cores, de modo a que os seus maridos não se enganassem na entrada quando voltassem do pub para casa. Verdade ou não, a cidade parece ainda mais alegre e especial com as suas portas coloridas.
I do think the second version is a lot more probable. I'm a huge fan of different doors and windows, so I've saved your photo to my Pinterest board of "doors and windows". Thanks Sara.
ResponderEliminarI agree. I'm happy to be able to contribute to you door collection :)
EliminarI love this! Such fun! And both explanations are wonderful!
ResponderEliminarThanks Jandi! The colourful doors are a great idea!
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