Doors of the Amalfi Coast

Doors of the Amalfi Coast

The EXTERIORS of the houses of the Amalfi Coast were far from remarkable—one stucco building blurred into the next, often with only a change in paint color to mark the property line…

But the DOORS!

Amalfi Coast Door No. 1
Amalfi, Italy — Amalfi Coast Door No. 1 Amalfi, Italy

Amalfi Coast Door No. 2
Ravello, Italy — Amalfi Coast Door No. 2 Ravello, Italy

Amalfi Coast Door No. 3
Positano, Italy — Amalfi Coast Door No. 3 Positano, Italy

Amalfi Coast Door No. 4
Amalfi, Italy — Amalfi Coast Door No. 4 Amalfi, Italy

Amalfi Coast Door No. 5
Ravello, Italy — Amalfi Coast Door No. 5 Ravello, Italy

Amalfi Coast Door No. 6
Ravello, Italy — Amalfi Coast Door No. 6 Ravello, Italy

Amalfi Coast Door No. 7
Massa Lubrense, Italy — Amalfi Coast Door No. 7 Massa Lubrense, Italy

Amalfi Coast Door No. 8
Positano, Italy — Amalfi Coast Door No. 8 Positano, Italy

Amalfi Coast Door No. 9
Massa Lubrense, Italy — Amalfi Coast Door No. 9 Massa Lubrense, Italy

Amalfi Coast Door No. 10
Massa Lubrense, Italy — Amalfi Coast Door No. 10 Massa Lubrense, Italy

Amalfi Coast Door No. 11
Amalfi, Italy — Amalfi Coast Door No. 11 Amalfi, Italy

Amalfi Coast Door No. 12
Positano, Italy — Amalfi Coast Door No. 12 Positano, Italy

Each DOOR was unique, telling a story about the lives that dwelled behind it. Many were paneled and adorned with antique brass or bronze hardware covered with an authentic patina. Most doors were arched and recessed into the stucco walls with a brick or stone surround.

Why so many GREEN? I asked myself.

Is GREEN the color of hospitality?”