Urubamba church |
Typically, they are found on the doors of large old constructions,
like municipal buildings and churches.
Door knockers are, of course, attached to doors so that
people outside can let those inside know they’re there. But most of the large
knockers here are purely ornamental – some are placed so high on the door that
only a giant could possibly reach them. And most are very ornate, with grotesque
faces, naked cupids, and fantastical creatures.
Here is a sampling ...
A church in Sucre, Bolivia |
Another Sucre church door |
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