Portal Collection (#9)

The northern portal of the sacred wall of Dendera, in Upper Egypt. The portal, from which the Temple of Hathor was reached, is ornamented with reliefs of Egyptian gods Egypt Dendera City Gate

Portal of the Church of of Annunziata in Palazzolo Acride Caserta Door Eighteenth Century, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Portal of the Mosteiro dos Jeronimos de Belem in Lisbon Portugal Lisbon, Mosteiro dos Jeronimos de Belem Cloister Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Thes in Evora, Portugal Portugal Evora. Date of Photograph:1970

Santa Maria la Mayor in Morella Spain Morella Church, Church - Facade Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1970. Date of Artwork:1237-1330

Municiple building of Regensburg Germany Regensburg. Date of Photograph:1960-1970

Chappelle du Kreisker in Saint-Pol-de-Lon France Saint-Pol-de-Lon Church Late Gothic, Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1963

Side entrance to the church and the Calvary of Le Thegonnec France Le Thegonnec. Date of Photograph:1963

Rose window and stained glass windows of the faade of the Cathedral of Bourges France Bourges Church Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1963

Buddhist Stupa at Sanchi (150-100 B.C.) state of Madhya Pradesh India State of Madhya Pradesh Sanctuary India, Asia, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1965. Date of Artwork:150-100 a.C

View of the Taj Mahal from its grandiose main entrance made of red sandstone leading to the internal courtyard, Agra, state of Uttar Pradesh India State of Uttar Pradesh, Agra

Main portal of the church of Sainte Madeleine in Vzelay France Vzelay Portal Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1963. Date of Artwork:XII sec

The Papal Palace in Avignon France Avignon Building Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1976-1977. Date of Artwork:XIV sec

The Fontana Maggiore and the Palazzo Comunale (or Palazzo dei Priori) in Perugia Perugia Piazza IV Novembre Fountain Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Castel del Monte Andria Castel del Monte Castle Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1961. Date of Artwork:1240-1250 ca

Faade of the Cathedral of San Michele in Bitetto Bitetto Church - Facade Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1961. Date of Artwork:XI, XIV secc. ca

A church in Cordoba, Argentina Argentina Cordoba. Date of Photograph:1956-1957

Faade of the Upper Basilica of San Francesco in Assisi Assisi Church Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:09/1952. Date of Artwork:XIII sec

Entrance to the Hoshab Castel in Turkey Turkey Hoshab. Date of Photograph:1976-1977

Religious structure in Silvan, Turkey Turkey Silvan. Date of Photograph:1976

Faade of a baroque church in the city of Salta, Argentina Argentina Salta. Date of Photograph:1956-1957

A church in the medieval hamlet of Trujillo, Spain Spain Trujillo. Date of Photograph:1970

The city walls of Elvas Portugal Elvas. Date of Photograph:1970

Main portal to the Cathedral of St. Vitus in Prague Czech Republic Church Revival styles, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1973

The Praa da Republica in Tomar, Portugal Portugal Tomar, Praa da Republica. Date of Photograph:1970

The gate of the city of Jaipur, state of Rajasthan India State of Rajasthan, Jaipur, city gates City Gate Hindu Art, India, Asia, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1965

Lion stiloforo, door the Red Lions, detail, Giovanni da Campione, the Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica, Bergamo Bergamo Church Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

The Church of Madre di San Giorgio in Modica Ragusa Church Late Baroque, Baroque, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1960-1970 ca

Real Monasteiro de Nuestra Seora in Guadalupe, Spain Spain Guadalupe Monastery Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1970. Date of Artwork:1349-1363

Portals of the faade of the Cathedral of Bourges France Bourges Church Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1963. Date of Artwork:1195-1520

Gateway of India and the Taj Mahal Intercontinental Hotel in the background, Bombay, Mumbai, state of Maharashtra India State of Maharashtra, Bombay, Mumbai, Gateway of India Trimphal Arch

The Char Minar, symbol of the city of Hyderabad, state of Andhra Pradesh India State of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad, Char Minar Minaret Islamic Art, India, Asia, First and Second Millennium A.D

The port and the San Ciriaco Cathedral in Ancona Ancona Church Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1968. Date of Artwork:XI -XIII secc. ca

Church of Santa Maria della Spina, detail, Pisa Pisa Church Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1930-1940. Date of Artwork:1323

Main entrance, Chiesa di S. Anastasia, Verona Verona Door Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1930 ca.. Date of Artwork:XIV sec

The portal and entrance stairway to the Church of San Domenico in Spoleto. In the foreground a well of XV cent. Perugia Door Baroque, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

The stairway leading to Palazzo dei Consoli in Gubbio, in the province of Perugia Gubbio Piazza della Signoria Stairs - Flight of Steps Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Flight of steps at entrance to the Town Hall in Piazza IV novembre in Perugia. Work by Giacomo di Servadio and Giovennello di Benvenuto Perugia Piazza IV novembre Stairs - Flight of Steps Gothic

The church of St. Francis, detail, Ascoli Piceno Ascoli Piceno Popolo square Church Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1940-1950

Church facade with three portals Ascoli Piceno. Date of Photograph:1940-1950

Malaspina Palace, Ascoli Piceno Ascoli Piceno Building Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1940-1950

The church of St. Francis, Ascoli Piceno Ascoli Piceno Popolo square Church Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1940-1950. Date of Artwork:1258-1300 ca

Facade of the church of Santa Maria della Piazza, Ancona Ancona Church - Facade Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1940-1950

Carnival dance in Venice Venice. Date of Photograph:1993

Fossanova Abbey Latina Fossanova, Abbey Church Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1930 ca.. Date of Artwork:1173-1208

"Crowd at the Saracen Tournament". Figures dressed as knights on horseback at the parvis of the Arezzo Cathedral. In the background, a carved portal is visible. Arezzo Duomo square

A girl removes mud from the door of the Canonici of the cathedral after the Florence flood of November 4, 1966 Florence Duomo square. Date of Photograph:06/11/1966

Intervention for the removal of mud and debris in Cathedral Square after the Florence flood of November 4, 1966 Florence Duomo square. Date of Photograph:06/11/1966

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Step through the portal and be transported to ancient Pompeii, where Mount Vesuvius looms in the distance. This spacial phenomenon in the cosmos allows us to witness history unfold before our eyes. In another realm, we find ourselves amidst vibrant nature as an Anna's Hummingbird gracefully hovers in flight, delicately feeding on thistle in Paradise. The beauty of this moment is unparalleled. Traveling further east, we arrive at Kyoto's Honshu Island, where a statue of Hercules and Cerberus stands tall, guarding the entrance to a mystical world beyond. This portal holds secrets waiting to be discovered. Closer to home, Abbotsford House in Melrose beckons us with its grandeur. As we step through its portal, we are transported back to 12th century France and Moissac Abbey's Romanesque art that adorns its tympanum. Venturing northwards into Scandinavia, a carved portal arch welcomes us into Lom Stave Church in Oppland. Its intricate details tell stories of ancient Norse mythology and traditions that have stood the test of time. Across the Atlantic Ocean lies New Mexico's Spanish colonial adobe church—a gateway between cultures and eras. Stepping inside feels like traversing centuries within seconds. The Book of the Dead from Thebes takes us even further back—back to ancient Egypt during the 19th Dynasty. Through this sacred text's pages lies knowledge about life after death and mysteries yet unraveled. As time moves forward once again, we find ourselves gazing upon a color-tinted photo capturing Box Tunnel during the 1920s—a testament to human ingenuity bridging gaps across space and time. Finally, our journey leads us towards Notre-Dame Cathedral of Chartres—an architectural marvel that has witnessed countless souls passing through its portals over centuries. It stands as a symbol of faith connecting generations throughout history. Through these portals, we transcend boundaries and embrace the wonders of our world's past.