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Funchal, painted doors of Santa Maria Street - Madeira
I didn't really expect to find much street art in Madeira, but when I walked around Funchal's old town, art was everywhere, with eye-catching designs on seemingly every available door, wall or window. This is the work of the Funchal Painted Doors Project, an innovative attempt to revive a neglected part of the city. Most of the painted doors can be found in Rua de Santa Maria. However, there are also some in the side streets and on the parallel Rua Dom Carlos, close to the beach. There are no rules about what can be painted or who can contribute to the project, which means that the themes and styles are extremely varied. There are currently around 200 painted doors, turning the area into a kind of outdoor art gallery. Today, there is no longer any danger of tourists staying away from the old town. Many houses have been completely renovated and Rua de Santa Maria is full of lively restaurants and other shops. From lunchtime, the narrow, cobbled street is blocked by tables and chairs, and waiters try to persuade passers-by to stop for a meal. For the best view of street art, you might want to walk around early in the morning when the doors are closed and the tables are packed.