another great view of Taj Mahal, thanks to Abhishek of New Delhi!
link:> http://carolpostcrossing.blogspot.com/2008/12/ps28-taj-mahal.html
Monday, March 30, 2009
Taj Mahal - Monument of Love
Top of The World
Mount Everest, the highest peak in the world, as seen from Kala Patthar 5545m in the Khmbu Region.
thanks to Abhishek of New Delhi!
CA- 55772 - Ottawa Canada
nice view of the Parliment Buildings from the Rideau Canal..
thanks to Zack of Canada!
NL-148709 -Windmill of Holand
as i mentioned before, i always love to get postcard showing Windmill of Netherlands..:)
thanks so much Imke!
PH-8364 - Paoay Church Ilocos Norte
wow!!! my first official postcard from Philippines!..:)
Paoay Church,the best known earthquake Baroque church in the Philippines which has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage list. The cornerstone of the church was laid by the Augustinian missionaries in 1704 while the cornerstone of the belfry was laid in 1793. The people already used it even before completion in 1894,but it was formally inaugurated on February 28,1896. It is said that large coral stones were used for the lower level of the church structure,and bricks were used for the upper levels. The walls which were made of coral blocks,tree sap,lumber and stucco-plastered bricks are 1.67 meters (more than 3 feet) thick,and are supported by 24 massive buttresses of intricate design.The church was partially destroyed twice by earthquakes in 1706 and 1927.In the restoration,permanent columns were built to support the ceiling. Today,this uniquely beautiful church still stands, wowing tourists with its majestic structure of Oriental,Gothic and Baroque influences.
Cards from PostCrossing Meeting:)
this postcard is special bcoz it was sent during postcrossing meeting held in wurzburg, and the members who participate the meeting have their signature on this postcard! thanks:)
Vittala Temple - Karnataka India
The vittala temple is the most magnificent of the religious edifices at Hampi, stands on the southern bank of the Tungabhadra. This Temple potrays the high watermark of perfection of the Vijayanagara style and one may well say that there is no other building which could stand in comparison with its florid magnificence. The temple stands in a large rectangular enclosure (164m x 94.5m).
Thanks to Nagi of Karnataka:)
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Pisa The Leaning Tower
Thanks so much Riccardo for the postcard and Pisa stamp! great one
for more information:> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leaning_Tower_of_Pisa
Friday, March 20, 2009
Warsaw - Palace of Culture and Science
for more information:> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palace_of_Culture_and_Science
Warsaw - The Castle Square
The Castle Square is one of the most beautiful places in Warsaw and the entrypoint for the Old Town.
for more information:> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castle_Square,_Warsaw
Huangguoshu Waterfall, Guizhou China
the biggest waterfall in China, enjoy the reputation of "the marvelous sight in the world". its about 70meters long and 81meters wide during the flood season, rushing down with numberless pearls.
thanks Francoise!
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Cover from Austria
Thanks a lot to Anita of Austria for her kindness sending me this 2nd envelope after the first one lost during travelling.. and i really like all your beautiful postcards:)
Golden Sands - Bulgaria
The name Golden sands comes from an old legend: Pirates diged in huge golden treasure in the seaside north from Varna. The land took revenge on the bandits and transformed the gold into wonderful sand.
Golden sands is famous with its nice golden sand and long beaches. The Black Sea beaches are covered with crystal clear sands. Because of its natural beauty, Bulgarian Black Sea coast has become famous international resort area.
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Castle of Love - Ukraine
Swallow Nest, is a decorative Castle near Yalta on the Crimea shore in southern Ukraine. It was built between 1911-1912, on top of 40-meter (130 ft) high Aurora Cliff, overlooks the Black Sea and is situated near the remains of an ancient Roman fortress. Survived from a heavy earthquake in 1927, the castle is also knows as "The Castle of Love" and well-known as an architectural symbol of the Crimea.
for more informations :) > http://www.castles.com.ua/swallowsnest.html
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Himachal - In the Lap of Snow
*The Place; Himachal is essentially a mountain state, which literally means “In the Lap of Snow”, set amidst the high mountain ranges of Dauladhar, Pir Panjal and Great Himalayas. Himachal is blessed with some of the most spectacular landscapes with mighty snow peaks, deep gorges, lush green valleys, flower filled meadows, misty woods, fast flowing icy rivers, glaciers, enchanting lakes and part of the Tibetan Plateau.
*The Church; Christ Church was the first church to be built in Simla and the second in the whole of northern India. The silhoutte of this can be seen on the skyline for miles around. It was designed by Colonel JT Boileau in 1844. In Shimla’s 75 years of reigning as summer capital, a long line of officials and other notables of the Raj came to the church for their Sunday prayers.
for more informations:) > http://himachaltourism.gov.in/
thanks to Abhishek of New Delhi, for all these beautiful postcards..
Kibber Village, Lahaul and Spiti H.P India
for more informations:) > http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spiti_Valley
Swyambhu Nath Temple - Nepal
*Postcard shows an image of Lord Budha Inside Swyambhu Nath Temple.
Swyambhu Nath Temple is the most ancient and enigmatic of all the holy shrines in Kathmandu Valley. Its lofty white dome and glittering golden spire are visible for many miles and from all side of the valley.
for more informations:) > http://www.sacredsites.com/asia/nepal/swayambhunath_stupa.html
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Aloha from Hawaii
view of Diamond Head and the surf at Waikiki Beach..
for more informations & pics :) > http://www.gohawaii.com/
Monday, March 2, 2009
Ljubljana
Ljubljana is the capital city of Slovenia and its largest town. It is located in the center of the country and is a mid-sized city of some 270,000 inhabitants. Ljubljana is regarded as the cultural, scientific, economic, political and administrative center of Slovenia, independent since 1991. Throughout its history, it has been influenced by its geographic position at the crossroads of Germanic, Latin and Slavic culture.
Its transport connections, concentration of industry, scientific and research institutions and industrial tradition are contributing factors to its leading economic position. Ljubljana is the seat of the central government, administrative bodies and all government ministries of Slovenia. It is also the seat of Parliament and of the Office of the President.
*i can say this is the most beautiful postcard of Ljubljana, i ever received..i like it:) thanks so much to Lili for all these wonderful postcards:)
Bled - Slovenia
Slovenia only has one island, but this is more attractive than many archipelagos. It reigns in the middle of an Alpine lake, embraced by a necklace of majestic peaks. Its charm is a centuries-old symbol of a place which has been frequented by curious travellers for decades.
Piran, Slovenia
Piran is a beatiful town in north Adriatic with huge resemblance to the famous south Adriatic jewel Dubrovnik. Long tradition and multicultural enviroment has made this coastal city a special place to visit and enjoy.
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Yuzhno - Kurilsk
The settlement of Yuzhno-Kurilsk and Volcano Mendeleyev in the background, Kunashir Island, Kuril Islands.
Rila Monastery
Rila Monastery was founded in the 10th century by St John of Rila, a hermit canonized by the Orthodox Church. His ascetic dwelling and tomb became a holy site and were transformed into a monastic complex which played an important role in the spiritual and social life of medieval Bulgaria. Destroyed by fire at the beginning of the 19th century, the complex was rebuilt between 1834 and 1862. A characteristic example of the Bulgarian Renaissance (18th–19th centuries), the monument symbolizes the awareness of a Slavic cultural identity following centuries of occupation.
Sudak
Sudak is a small historic town located in Crimea, Ukraine. It is believed that the city was founded in 212 AD by Alani settlers. Today it is a popular resort, best known for its Genoese fortress, the best preserved on the northern shore of the Black Sea.
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