I’m sure architects know how easy it is for the average person not to notice the small, beautiful details like the figure and clock tower on top of Vila Nova de Gaia’s City Hall, but I’m glad that doesn’t stop them from adding those details. I was running errands in Gaia when I stopped to look up and take notice, but it was only while writing this post did I realize I have a few other photos of Gaia’s City Hall from January that have been waiting patiently for their turn on the blog:
(I can also say with utmost confidence that I know who the Mayor of Gaia is, because I photographed him at F1H2O.)
October 19 / January 10, 2015
Album: Portugal [Autumn 2015]
Album: Portugal [Winter 2014/2015]
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