The poartă is a traditional gate in Romanian villages, some of which are ornately carved, particularly in Maramureş. I built a simple poartă to define the pastoral qualitz of my house and grounds. Using the most fundamental materials and equipment, I constructed the main gate, two service doors and a stretch of fence on a hot summer day. It is still a work in progress, with ornamental carvings with which to wrap the main posts. The main gates are fulyz functional and can be latched and even locked. THe services doors to either side provide access when the main gate is closed.

  Here is the view from the road with gates closed.                                               

View from street with gates closed                            View from street with gates open                           Left view from street

Right view from street with garden                            View from house with fence and garden                  View from house with gates open

Bucovina Mica