Today is the day when we conclude our Maribor door tour from last month with some fine specimens that carry special significance, memories or name.
Our sunny walk with my sister and uncle, which started in this post, lasted between 11.30 am and 4.30 pm on a September Monday, and included lunch, cake and a stroll in the park.
Today’s last part takes us past father’s high school, Maribor Castle, Donkey’s Corner, a very American looking church (only captured from afar so no door), until we finally reach the door of my grandma’s building, which always spelled safety to me, no matter that I first had to climb four floors without a lift to hug her.
(Grumbling barely audibly about last night’s first NBA game of the new season for Luka & the Mavs, which they lost after leading for 22 points. It’s not enough to know that you are better, hear? This summer Team Slovenia had the same problem…)
Better come with me and let’s see what we can find. And look – our Thursday Doors host Dan has found something Slovenian near Pittsburgh. Visit his post!
Father’s high school, The First Gymnasium. Not sure about the protective line.A wider view. Dad loved all his schools, something I could never understand.The entrance of the Maribor Regional Museum in the Maribor Castle.It is full of… shoes?Another castle door. And one more.We didn’t think to try and enter it.Franciscan church Basilica of Our Mother of Mercy. I remember Joey saying once how much it reminded her of home.Coffee shop Astoria with rich history and a special sign on the wall. This is Donkey’s Corner (Esel Eck) where young people used to hang out and meet. And now it’s Heineken.Open like never before. Quite. Another pretty courtyard. This view spells Maribor for me. Gosposka St. (“Gentry St.”)I laughed at this. Zlata nitka means “golden thread”. However, I read it as zlata ritka. Golden tushy.And look what we’ve got here: Crystal Studio. I sent it to her asap.Finally we are here. The look up from where my grandma used to wave.This door was home whenever I visited grandma. An art school on the left, a chocolate shop on the right, both recent additions.Grandma’s younger son, my uncle, goes well with this door.The last view from Maribor. Disregard all the brands and concentrate on the dog.
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14 thoughts on “Thursday Doors 20/10/22: Maribor 5.”
So much is reminiscent of the Polish towns I’ve visited. It almost makes me homesick, Manja. And I need some shoes! Glad things are good with you.
I really like that Maribor street. It’s old and has character and colour – wonderful. And yes! The shop named after me, ha ha. It was fun to receive that photo gift from you. I also like the corner door at Esel Eck, with the arched awning.
I love the doors, gates and arches. I also like the pastel scene looking down that street that spells Mribor for you. The coffee shop has a very nice corner door (always a plus). The door to your grandmothers building is interesting. Would you have preferred an art store and chocolate shop when you were a kid?
Thanks for the mention. I thought you would like the building I found for today.
The shoes were certainly unexpected but my favorite shot today isn’t of doors. It’s the header shot of the street with all the beautifully colored buildings. 🙂
So much beauty and even serenity. I love Gosposka Street too. And the idea of “lunch, cake and a stroll in the park” sounds perfect, especially when surrounded by doors, families and memories. (And it’s a LONG season. Go Mavs!)
Beautiful doors, entrances, streets, and shoes! I have to say what you wrote over the 2nd photo of your dad’s school made me laugh!! A nice post Manja.
“Dad loved all his schools, something I could never understand.” An interesting comment, Manja. Why?
I can certainly see why you love Maribor. Old world charm and beauty. I would as well. –Curt
Haha, what can I say… I rebel against authorities for authority’s sake. My first dog hated dog school too. My current dog have seen no school. Thanks, Curt.
Laughing, I have a bit of the rebel too, Manja, as many people would attest to. But school, for the most part, I liked. (I was blessed with a number of good teachers.)
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So much is reminiscent of the Polish towns I’ve visited. It almost makes me homesick, Manja. And I need some shoes! Glad things are good with you.
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I really like that Maribor street. It’s old and has character and colour – wonderful. And yes! The shop named after me, ha ha. It was fun to receive that photo gift from you. I also like the corner door at Esel Eck, with the arched awning.
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Love the dog!
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I also love the Maribor street image! Great shots Manja 🙂
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I love the shoe washing line 😊
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I love the doors, gates and arches. I also like the pastel scene looking down that street that spells Mribor for you. The coffee shop has a very nice corner door (always a plus). The door to your grandmothers building is interesting. Would you have preferred an art store and chocolate shop when you were a kid?
Thanks for the mention. I thought you would like the building I found for today.
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Fabulous doors and views of Maribor Manja. Golden tushy made me laugh. Hope you are well and happy 🙂
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The shoes were certainly unexpected but my favorite shot today isn’t of doors. It’s the header shot of the street with all the beautifully colored buildings. 🙂
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Like others I particularly like the look of that street – very inviting.
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So much beauty and even serenity. I love Gosposka Street too. And the idea of “lunch, cake and a stroll in the park” sounds perfect, especially when surrounded by doors, families and memories. (And it’s a LONG season. Go Mavs!)
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Beautiful doors, entrances, streets, and shoes! I have to say what you wrote over the 2nd photo of your dad’s school made me laugh!! A nice post Manja.
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“Dad loved all his schools, something I could never understand.” An interesting comment, Manja. Why?
I can certainly see why you love Maribor. Old world charm and beauty. I would as well. –Curt
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Haha, what can I say… I rebel against authorities for authority’s sake. My first dog hated dog school too. My current dog have seen no school. Thanks, Curt.
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Laughing, I have a bit of the rebel too, Manja, as many people would attest to. But school, for the most part, I liked. (I was blessed with a number of good teachers.)
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