Closed

Not only are stores closed on Sundays, they also close for several hours in the afternoon.  I assume this is based on the traditional idea of everyone going home for a hot lunch and siesta and in the evening there is only a lighter meal.  The fact that A. has 90 minutes for lunch and everyone has to eat a hot meal supports this idea.

 These signs show that the stores close for lunch and reopen in the afternoon.  Banks generally close at 14:30 but don't reopen!

 When places are closed there are usually some sort of gate that covers the doorway.  Sometimes there is art covering it.  We especially like the one on this newsstand.

 But sometimes there is just plain graffiti.

This is just a sample seen this afternoon when I realized it would make an interesting blog post.  If you visit we can walk around and look for more.