Old and new at Kloster Andechs in Bavaria
[…] This Abbey, a place of pilgrimage to thousands each year, is considered a sacred place in ancient and present day texts (you can often find it referred to as “The Holy Mountain” thanks to relics reputed to be consecrated here), and can be appreciated by both the faithful and the not so, who can stand in awe at the interior of its exquisite baroque church (the secret behind the door in my last Silent Sunday). […]
[…] bratwurst vendors, a beautiful setting, live music, plenty of general merriment (and of course a glorious wedding), and you have a recipe for a pretty good day out (especially if your favourite colour is […]
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Emily says
Beautiful would love to know what’s inside! x
bavaria says
A riot of huge baroque proportions! :D Thank you…
Notmyyearoff says
Looks really fascinating. What was behind it?
bavaria says
Ta da…. :)
HPMcQ says
gorgeous x
bavaria says
Thank you lovely x
Mama Syder says
I love door photos…I always want to see whats behind it xxx
bavaria says
and when I get my act together you will! Promise! :) xx
Mari says
Did you go in? What do you think is behind the door? It looks so special doesn’t it?
bavaria says
I did, and you can have a peek soon too! :) x
Sarah@The View From the Table says
Great composition, I really, really want to open it and walk through!
bavaria says
Thank you Sarah! (: x
Funky Wellies says
I love old doors. And I love orange. :) xx
bavaria says
Two of my fave things as well! Thank you! (:
Helen The good life mum says
i do LOVE a door shot any time i go passed a good looking door my camera comes out this is a particularly nice door shot
bavaria says
There’s something lovely about doors isn’t there!? :)
Sara (@mumturnedmom) says
Wonderful door! I’m very curious to know where it leads… :)
bavaria says
Thanks Sara. And I shall show you all soon! :D
kelloggsville says
…. where does it lead to…..
bavaria says
time will tell! :D
helloitsgemma says
I love that someone thought to paint the frame orange and I love the contrast!
bavaria says
The whole thing is framed in Orange on the outside, and you shall see it shortly! (:
Jazzygal says
Is that a photo of a painting? Ca’t wait to see where it leads to!
xx Jazzy
bavaria says
It does look painting like doesn’t it? It’s actually a real door though, and we shall go through the keyhole v. soon! :D
Louise Lloyd says
Oooh I wonder where that door leads? It looks like that door has a lot of history to tell. Love the fact its surrounded with that vibrant orange.
Thank you for linking up with Photo of The Week now its back I really appreciate it Emma XXXX
bavaria says
No problem, and time will tell! ;) xx
Kitty's Blog says
IMMENSE IMMENSE!
bavaria says
Aw thanks Kitty! :D
Sarah MumofThree World says
This is very quirky – lovely bright shade of orange.
bavaria says
Thanks Sarah! (:
Mary @over40andamumtoone says
Love your photos – always really interesting
bavaria says
Thank you, that’s a lovely compliment! :)
Lisa from Lisa's Life says
great doorway :)
bavaria says
Thanks Lisa!
Amanda says
What a fabulous door, love it!
bavaria says
Thanks Amanda! (:
Zoe says
Love this photo, what great colours.
bavaria says
Thanks Zoe! :)
Mum of One says
Gosh I LOVE that orange outline. Beautiful shot. Is it a church?
bavaria says
Thank you! It is indeed! Well done Miss Marple! :D
Lou's Lake Views says
Oh Wow great shot and such vibrant paint. I hope what’s behind the door is just as interesting.
bavaria says
Thank you Lou. I thought it was! ;)
Bibsey Mama says
Love this. Love the tangerine.
bavaria says
I love it too. I used to hate orange as a child! :D
Kim Carberry says
What a beautiful door….
bavaria says
Thanks Kim! (:
Sonya Cisco says
Beautiful doorway, love ho it is framed in orange!
bavaria says
I seem to be having an orange phase! Thanks Sonya! :) x
Multi Layer Mummy says
Amazing door, great shot, love those old solid doors :)
bavaria says
Thank you. There is so much history in them! :)
Leslie says
Beautiful!
bavaria says
Thanks Leslie! :)
Coombe Mill - Fiona says
The door has some great carvings and I love the contrast between the colours.
bavaria says
Thanks Fiona! (:
Jaime Oliver says
wow loving the colours on this :-)
bavaria says
Thanks Jaime! (: x
Miss_Biggun ~ Dawn says
What an amazing old door, I really love anything like this xxxx
bavaria says
Thank you Dawn! :) xx
LauraCYMFT says
What a great door! Wonder where it leads too?
bavaria says
And that will be revealed shortly! :D
Linda says
Love the colour
bavaria says
Thank you Linda! (:
wendy says
love the door, and the colours xx
bavaria says
Thanks Wendy! (:
Carolin says
This just screams Germany :) Or potentially Austria, but I’m sticking with Germany x
bavaria says
It’s Germany! :D
Charly Dove says
Wow what a fabulous capture, love beautiful doors :)
bavaria says
Thanks Charly! :)
Erica Price says
What a wonderful door!
bavaria says
Thanks Erica! :)
Lilinha Espindula says
Lovely door, I wonder what it leads to! :) x
bavaria says
And I will show you what it does lead to shortly! Thank you! (: x
The Reading Residence (@ihavecards) says
Oh, now that is a gorgeous door. I can only wonder at where it leads to.
bavaria says
Somewhere quite impressive, although this is the back door I think! :D
HelpfulMum says
Stunning. The colours are amazing. I love pictures of doors!
bavaria says
Thank you! I have a bit of a door thing! :D
Pinkoddy says
What a very interesting picture. Really loving the contrast between the old traditional and the new and funky.
bavaria says
Thank you Joy! :) x
oana79 says
Beautiful invitation to exploration!
bavaria says
Thank you. You do have to be quiet quite in here though. Something I find quite hard to do! :D
Kriss MacDonald says
Amazing door set in such vibrant colour. Very cool photo
bavaria says
Thank you Kriss! :)
An Exeter Mum says
What a wonderful door and a great photograph too!
bavaria says
Thank you very much! :D