Prague never lets you go… this dear little mother has sharp claws. -Franz Kafka
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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
Country:
Czech Republic
Themes:
Castles | Stamps
Issued on:
2020-09-09
Thanks to Silvia sent 14.07.2021
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Country:
Germany, Federal Republic
Themes:
Anniversaries and Jubilees | Composers | Famous People | Men | Music
Issued on:
2020-01-02
Country:
Germany, Federal Republic
Series:
Flowers definitives (2005-present)
Themes:
Flowers | Plants (Flora)
Issued on:
2017-06-08
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.
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Country:
Canada
Series:
From Far and Wide (Series III 2020)
Themes:
Landscapes
Issued on:
2020-01-13
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.
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.
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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
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.
