Established in 1934, Taos is an historic area and popular destination for artists and outdoor enthusiasts. The Taos Pueblo is an ancient dwelling place that is over 1000 years old. The Taos Pueblo has continuously been inhabited since its creation.
Aug 31, 2021
CHACO CULTURE NEW MEXICO
Many Thanks to my friend from Albuquerque Connie
Chaco culture National historical Park is a USA . National Historical park in the American southwest, hosting a concentration of pueblos. The park is located in northwestern new mexico, between Albuquerque and Farmington , in a remote canyon cut by the Chaco Wash.
Aug 25, 2021
Graslei bij nacht
The Graslei a tourist attraction in the city of Ghent in Belgium, is a line of houses of various periods and styles, of varying authenticity, on the right bank of the Lys. The oldest facade is Romanesque, some of these houses have seen their facade redone in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, others have been the subject of restorations sometimes bold (even are the result of reconstructions) made in the early twentieth century, for the World Fair of 1913.
Stamps:
- King Philippe Definitive World
Country:
Belgium
Series:
King Philip
Themes:
Aircraft | Aviation | Famous People | Heads of State | Kings | Men | Royalty
Issued on:
2013-10-28
Gmunden,Malerisches Salzkammergut
Thanks Thomas sent 15/07/2021
Gmunden is not a big city by any stretch of the imagination, but neither is it a sleepy village in the mountains.
Gmunden is more...
A town with culture and flair, romantic and lively at the same time. A place full of charm and contrasts; a place for exuberant hours and quiet moments.
Its unique location on the shores of Lake Traunsee, surrounded by mountains, together with its cultural past, offers a special flair. Filming location of the TV series "Schlosshotel Orth"!
This lively town with its southern charm has lost none of its appeal since it was designated a spa town (1862). Its unique location on the shores of Lake Traunsee, surrounded by mountains, together with its cultural past, offers a special flair.
Whether life, culture, nature, sports or leisure. You may calmly expect a lot.
Stamps from left to right:
- Columbine
Country:
Austria
Series:
Alpine Flowers
Themes:
Flowers | Plants (Flora)
Issued on:
2008-09-01
- 175 years of Traunsee-Shipping
Country:
Austria
Themes:
Lakes | Ships
Issued on:
2014-05-17
- Europa 2017 - Schönbrunn Palace
Country:
Austria
Series:
Europa (C.E.P.T.)
Themes:
Architecture | C.E.P.T. / Europe | Castles | Fortresses / Strongholds | Palaces
Issued on:
2017-05-09
BERLIN Fernsehturm bei Nacht
Berlin: the city of all possibilities
No one is supposed to be unaware that the Berlin Television Tower - Berliner Fernsehturm - is 365 meters tall and the tallest building in Berlin. Legend has it that the height of the tower was decided by Walter Ulbricht, leader of the GDR's Communist Party, so that every child could remember that it corresponded to the number of days in the year. In fact, the tower now measures 368 m at its top.
The roof of Europe
Construction of the East German transmitter began in the 1950s and the tower, erected between 1965 and 1969, was designed to be the tallest in Europe, just behind the Moscow Television Tower. It was designed by the East German architects Fritz Dieter, Günter Franke and Werner Ahrendt.
A panoramic view
For East Berlin, a separate television broadcasting system was a necessity during the years of division and the fact that it was built exactly in the center of the city was an original idea of Ulbricht. It remains the only single-city TV tower in Europe. An extremely popular attraction for tourists and Berliners alike, it welcomes more than a million visitors a year. The elevator reaches an altitude of 200 m in 40 seconds. The observation platform is 203 meters above sea level and the telecafé is 207 meters above sea level. The restaurant, equipped with a rotating ring, offers coffee, snacks and meals at reasonable prices, while the platform completes a full rotation every 60 .
Stamps from right to left
- 250th Anniversary of Birth of Ludwig von Beethoven
Country:
Germany, Federal Republic
Themes:
Anniversaries and Jubilees | Composers | Famous People | Men | Music
Issued on:
2020-01-02
- Milkmaids (Cardamine pratensis)
Country:
Germany, Federal Republic
Series:
Flowers definitives (2005-present)
Variants:
Click to see variants
Themes:
Flowers | Plants (Flora)
PRAHA
Thanks Suzana for the nice card of PRAHA , sent to 02.07.2021
Prague never lets you go… this dear little mother has sharp claws. -Franz Kafka
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- Centenary of Presidency of Tomas Masaryk
Country:
Czech Republic
Series:
Presidency of Tomas Masaryk Centenary
Themes:
Anniversaries and Jubilees | Art | Famous People | Heads of State | Men
Issued on:
2018-11-14
- Hradcany by Alfons Mucha
Country:
Czech Republic
Themes:
Castles | Stamps
Issued on:
2020-09-09
I was born in Bonn
Thanks to Silvia sent 14.07.2021
Beethoven : misunderstood genius, deaf composer... Who was he?
Ludwig van Beethoven was born in Bonn, Germany in December 1770 and died on March 26, 1827 in Vienna, Austria. From an early age, his father, himself a musician, dreamed of making him a Mozart and would have forced him to practice the keyboard from the age of four or five. Even if the young Ludwig was not a child prodigy, he showed excellent musical abilities. In 1787, with the help of Prince Maximilian Franz, Beethoven went to Vienna, the musical capital of the time. There he met Mozart, but little is known of their meeting. When his mother died on July 17, 1787, his father sank into alcoholism, Beethoven had to take care of his two brothers. Beethoven returned to Vienna in 1792 to complete his musical education. He took lessons from Haydn, then from Albrechtsberger and Salieri. Three years later, Beethoven gave his first public performances, playing his own compositions and gaining some success with members of the aristocracy. The young composer was also known for his fiery and impulsive temperament.
Stamps from right to left
- 250th Anniversary of Birth of Ludwig von Beethoven
Country:
Germany, Federal Republic
Themes:
Anniversaries and Jubilees | Composers | Famous People | Men | Music
Issued on:
2020-01-02
- Common bluebell (Hyacinthoides non-scripta)
Country:
Germany, Federal Republic
Series:
Flowers definitives (2005-present)
Themes:
Flowers | Plants (Flora)
Issued on:
2017-06-08
New Brunswick
New Brunswick is one of three provinces that together are called the "Maritimes". Connected to Nova Scotia by the narrow Isthmus of Chignecto and separated from Prince Edward Island by the Northumberland Strait, New Brunswick is a land bridge between this region and continental North America.
Stamp:
- Cabot Trail, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia
Country:
Canada
Series:
From Far and Wide (Series III 2020)
Themes:
Landscapes
Issued on:
2020-01-13
Aug 24, 2021
Aug 2, 2021
Simon in North Wales
The beautiful Ogwen Valley, or Dyffryn Ogwen in Welsh, is part of the Snowdonia National Park in North Wales. Surrounded by towering mountains, this vast glacial valley is also dotted with tranquil lakes and historic towns with an industrial heritage. It is the ideal starting point for hiking in the Snowdonia mountains and discovering some of North Wales' most beautiful attractions.
Aber Falls is a waterfall located about 3 km south of the village of Abergwyngregyn, Gwynedd, Wales. The waterfall is formed as the Afon Goch plunges about 120 feet (37 m) over a sill of igneous rock in the foothills of the Carneddau range. Two tributaries merge; the enlarged stream is known as Afon Rhaeadr Fawr; from the road bridge, Bont Newydd ("New Bridge"), the name becomes Afon Aber.
Penrhyn slate quarry is an open pit slate quarry located near the town of Bethesda in the Gwynedd region of Wales.
Afon caseg river in north-west Wales draining from some of the greatest peaks in Snowdonia before discharging to the sea on the eastern side of Bangor, Gwynedd.
Beaumaris Castle on the island of Anglesey is famous as the greatest castle never built. It was the last of the royal strongholds created by Edward I in Wales – and perhaps his masterpiece.
Everyone loves Beddgelert and its enviable location. The picturesque stone-built village is the ideal base for exploring all the classic sights and beauty spots – Aberglaslyn Pass to the south, Nant Gwynant to the east, Snowdon to the north.
Aug 1, 2021
LONDON, Big Ben
Thanks to nyassa for the card. sent 27 July 2013.
Big Ben is the nickname of the huge bell that stands atop the Elizabeth Tower of the Palace of Westminster, which is still the seat of the British Parliament. This palace was the only royal residence until the construction of the Tower of London.
In fact the tower you see and which is famous throughout the world is the Elizabeth Tower, nicknamed by abuse of language Big Ben.
In 1843, following the partial destruction of the palace in a fire 9 years earlier, the architect Charles Barry was commissioned to design the new building, including the Clock Tower that would house Big Ben. He called on another famous architect, Augustus Pugin, to help him in this task.
In 1856, the first bell of Big Ben was cast, but it cracked a few months later during the test phase. Another bell, even more massive, was made at the Whitechapel foundry in 1858, the year the clock tower was completed.
The origin of the name of this large bell, weighing more than 13 tons, is not clear. The most likely version being that it comes from Benjamin Hall, the engineer and politician who commissioned the manufacture of this bell, and who was a man of great stature.
On December 31, 1923, for the first time ever, the chimes of Big Ben were broadcast on the radio for the New Year. This broadcast quickly became a tradition, and even today the British can hear the sound of the bells on all radio stations and television channels in the country during the celebration of the New Year.
In 2012, on the occasion of Elizabeth II's diamond jubilee, the clock tower was renamed the Elizabeth Tower. Since 2017, renovations have been undertaken in the tower, visits are suspended and the bell no longer rings. The end of the work is scheduled for the course of 2021. Today, the name Big Ben is no longer used to refer only to the bell, but also to the entire clock tower, which is undoubtedly the most famous symbol of the city of London, worldwide.
Stamps from left to right :
- Queen Elizabeth II - Security Machin - M12L
Country:
United Kingdom of Great Britain & Northern Ireland
Series:
Queen Elizabeth II - Security Machin
Themes:
Crowns and Coronets | Famous People | Heads of State | Queens | Royalty | Women
Issued on:
2013-01-03
Greetings from Ireland
Ireland is a small island surrounded by three seas in the North Atlantic. Its total coastline of 1,448 kilometers is separated from Great Britain in the east by the Irish Sea. To the south, the Celtic Sea lies between Ireland and the European mainland, while the rugged coastline to the west meets the roaring waves of the North Atlantic.
When it comes to Ireland's landscapes, you always hear about '40 Shades of Green' - 40 different shades of green. But there is some truth behind the cliché. Ireland is really VERY green. But that's not all.
Stamp:
- Great Spotted Woodpecker (Dendrocopos major)
Ireland
Series:
Irish Animals and Marine Life (6th series)
Themes:
Animals (Fauna) | Birds | Woodpeckers
Issued on:
2013-08-01
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