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Sintra

Keyhole doors in a watchtower at Sintra, Portugal, framed by olive trees. I liked how the olive trees, one of the holy trinity of Portuguese life (wine, bread, olives) framed this ancient sentinel. I marveled at the symmetry, and advanced architectural designs employed centuries ago, during the Moorish occupation of Portugal. For a moment, I felt transported through the keyhole doorways, into another time and place.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 11.2023
Date Uploaded: 11.2023
Photo Location: Sintra, Portugal
Copyright: © L.M. Archer