Restoration – Haiku 2024 Thursday Doors

Posted bySuzette BenjaminPosted inPoetry
At sunset, Tarragona Cathedral, Catalonia Spain. Licenced image credit: © Kateryna Chyzhevska | Dreamstime

restoration’s gifts—

spaces revived, splendor regained;

cast iron vision

Its decades-long three-phase restoration began in 1999 and was finally completed this summer. Tarragona Cathedral, located in Catalonia, Spain, and consecrated in 1331, stands on the highest hill, Central Hill, in what was once the earliest Roman presence on the Iberian Peninsula (Mediterranean Sea).

At that time, Tarragona was home to some of The Roman Empire’s famous such as Caesar Augustus.

Central Portal, Tarragona Cathedral, Catalonia, Spain. Licensed Image credit: ksenija18kz | iStock

**The featured doors are the central Gothic portal of the main entrance, Tarragona Cathedral, Spain.

These heavy central portal doors are made of cast iron and were completed in the 15th century.

The statues lining the entrance are the Apostles and local saints. In the central door column (mullion/trumeau), Mary stands with baby Jesus.

In the photo below, the yellow mobile platform is still on-site for restorers conducting final touches to the Tarragona Cathedral’s entrance facade.

Final facade restoration July 2024 – Tarragona Cathedral, Catalonia Spain. Licensed image credit: © Kateryna Chyzhevska | Dreamstime

Trivia: Tarragona Cathedral has fifteen bells, many of which are among the oldest in Spain dating back to the 14th and 15th centuries.

However, the favorite of the locals is the smallest bell, circa 1509 affectionately named “Capona,” which is attached to the clock tower and rings every hour, 24/7. Capona means “bonnet” in Catalan. An image is below:

The Clock Tower and its bell, Capona, Tarragona Cathedral, Spain. Image credit: © Eugenesergeev | Dreamstime

Extra Fact: In the 12th century, the Church of Santa Maria del Miracle was built inside Tarragona’s Roman amphitheater’s ruins, pictured below. The stone outline of that church’s walls in the form of a Latin cross, still remains.

Tarragona’s Roman Amphitheatre. Licensed Image credit: © LagartoFilm | Dreamstime

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64 thoughts on “Restoration – Haiku 2024 Thursday Doors”

  1. 🔔However, the favorite of the locals is the smallest bell, circa 1509 affectionately named “Capona,” which is attached to the clock tower and rings every hour, 24/7. Capona means “bonnet” in Catalan. 🔔

    So sweet

    imagine on the hour

    beautiful images

    a cast iron offering today.

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    1. It is so sweet. And the little bell “bonnet” seems to be the favorite today…and mine too. So cute and faithfull working away, announcing the time. I like the idea of “cast iron offering” brilliant said. And may your joy be full today!

      “Joy is a freedom. It helps a person to find his/her own liberation. The person who is joyous takes responsibility for the time he/she takes up and the space that he/she occupies. You share it! Some of you have it … you share it! That is what joy is! When you continue to give it away you will still have so much more of it….”~ Maya Angelou

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      1. Yes, that’s the word faithful.
        Oh my goodness the cast iron is so not what I meant to say.
        I meant to say an iron clad offering today.

        Thank you for sharing your meditation on Maya Angelou today Poet.
        May your Joy be fuller.

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      3. I’m happy that it gives a measurement of Joy and you are welcome.
        We are struggling with the internet in our region for some reason. It comes and go. Downloading is a problem.
        I delight. Amen.

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  7. This is amazing, Suzette. I was wondering where you were going with “cast iron.” I can’t imagine the effort to make and install those doors. They must weigh tons! Thanks for the description and the extra facts. I hope you have a great day.

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    1. Glad you like the share, Dan. I do not know all that went into making cast iron back then. But I guess (and I’m only guessing) perhaps the challenge of installing cast iron doors trumped the builders’ thoughts of the constant repair/replacement and upkeep of wood doors due to Tarragona’s seaside/coastal proximity.
      Thank you for your work on Thursday Doors and for taking the time to visit and support each offering of doors. I hope your day is going well, Dan. Cheers.

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    1. I am sorry about the unsubscribe. A year ago WP had unsubscribed me from my own blog once…goodness gracious.
      You are welcome! Thank you for your patent and persistent support Maggie. I appreciate you!

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  11. What a beautiful door of a magnificent cathedral, Suzette! Your haiku covers the interesting points of the structure, but the fact of 15 bells is really fascinating.

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    1. Yes the bells are an interesting story. All the large bells have special occasion purposes. The smallest one is the only one used daily…so interesting. Thank you for your kind support Kaushal. Namaste

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    1. So pleased you enjoyed this presentation, Richard. You are right there is much deep history in that city. And that ancient church’s surviving stone outline of the Latin cross, speaks volumes. Amen!

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