Bulgarian cities

Postcard ID: BG-74409
Country: Bulgaria

The postcard shows the most popular cities in Bulgaria. I also see here Nessebar - the city where me and my husband (actually we hadn't been married yet) spent our first vacation. That was so a great time in a wonderful city :)

Also the card contains a stamp from series 'Flora - Mushrooms' issued in 2014:

The Imperial Palace, Vienna

Postcard ID: AT-257048
Country: Austria

I visited Vienna in October, 2010. The city impressed me, so beautiful, soold and so modern at the same time. All these amazing Palaces, parks and so on. Everyone falls in love with Vienna when visits it :)

Hofburg Palace is the former imperial palace in the centre of Vienna. Part of the palace forms the official residence and workplace of the President of Austria. Built in the 13th century and expanded in the centuries since, the palace has housed some of the most powerful people in European and Austrian history, including monarchs of the Habsburg dynasty, rulers of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. It was the principal imperial winter residence, as Schönbrunn Palace was their summer residence.

Numerous architects have executed work at the Hofburg as it expanded, notably the Italian architect-engineer Filiberto Luchese (the Leopoldischiner Trakt), Lodovico Burnacini and Martino and Domenico Carlone, the Baroque architects Lukas von Hildebrandt and Joseph Emanuel Fischer von Erlach (the Reichschancelry Wing and the Winter Riding School), Johann Fischer von Erlach (the library), and the architects of the grandiose Neue Burg built between 1881 and 1913.

Also the postcard contains nice stamp with macaron dessert, however I haven't found the info about the issue name and a year:

Bank bridge, St. Petersburg. 3D card

Postcard ID: RU-4360908
Country: Russia

It's too hard to scan 3D card, so it's the best result that I received :)

Actually this is my first 3D card and I'm absolutely in love with it! :)

Bank Bridge is a 25-m-long pedestrian bridge crossing the Griboedov Canal near the former Assignation Bank in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Like other bridges across the canal, the existing structure dates from 1826. The bridge engineer was Wilhelm von Traitteur, who conceived of a pedestrian separation structure suspended by cables. He was an engineer who also built other bridges over the Griboyedov Canal, Fontanka and Moika. The general management of the bridge construction was carried out by colonel E. A. Adam.

The special popularity of the bridge was gained through angular sculptures of four winged lions crowning the abutments. They were designed by sculptor Pavel Sokolov (1764-1835), who also contributed lions for Bridge of Lions and sphinxes for Egyptian Bridge. The bridge is in front of the former Assignation Bank building (now housing the Saint Petersburg State University of Economics and Finance).

There is a legend still propagated among the citizens that if you rub a lion’s paw, you will inevitably make a fortune.

A dog and Sagrada Familia

Postcard ID: RU-3987840
Country: Russia

I like dogs. Big and small :)

However on the card I also see famous Sagrada Familia that is located in Barcelona. I fell in love with this city even before the first sight. And I love Sagrada Familia that I visited this July. I'm waiting for a moment when I can return to the city again :)

Luminen Suomenlinna, 1992. Kimmo Pälikkö

Postcard ID: FI-2497238
Country: Finland

Kimmo Pälikkö (b. 1938) is a Finnish writer and artist. He has organized a Helsinki-themed "Kato open city" Art Exhibition since 1970 and also designed the Helsinki-themed stamps.

Pälikkö had studied at the Helsinki Adult Education Centre, the Free Art School and the Art and Design. He has had its own gallery since 1983, selling his production. He is the self-designed about 1 400 kinds of postcards that have been printed more than 86 million copies. By 2009 Pälikkö had been also a teacher of Art courses at various events, and published art books.

Also this card contains amazing Moomin stamp from series 'Comics - Moomin Favorites. Self Adhesive Stamps' issued in 2013 (I have 4 stamps from 6):

Perspective view of the Nevsky Prospect.1900s

Postcard ID: RU-3963370
Country: Russia

When I was in St. Petersburg I lived near to Nevsky Prospect - wonderful and beautiful place.

Nevsky Prospect is the main street in the city of St. Petersburg, Russia. Planned by Peter the Great as beginning of the road to Novgorod and Moscow, the avenue runs from the Admiralty to the Moscow Railway Station and, after making a turn at Vosstaniya Square, to the Alexander Nevsky Lavra.

Also the card contains a stamps from series 'The 70th Anniversary of Victory in WWII - Medals' issued in 2015:

Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic

Postcard ID: CZ-695865
Country: Czech Republic

Karlove Vary is a beautiful city. I vesited in in October 2011, when I had a trip to Czech republic. I remember that there is great cosmetic and tasty wafels :)

Karlovy Vary or Carlsbad is a spa town situated in western Bohemia, Czech Republic, on the confluence of the rivers Ohře and Teplá, approximately 130 km west of Prague. It is named after King of Bohemia and Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV, who founded the city in 1370. It is historically famous for its hot springs (13 main springs, about 300 smaller springs, and the warm-water Teplá River). It is the most visited spa town in the Czech Republic.

Barcelona, Catalunia, Spain

Postcard ID: ES-355446
Country: Spain

This card I received prior to my travelling to Barcelona. For me Barcelona for a couple af last years has been my city of a Dream. Now I visited this city and would like to visit it again and again. I saw amazing Sagrada Familia (2 top pictures), Guel park (in the middle), casa Batlo (in the bottom). It's so colourful city, where I felt really comfortable.

So this postcard is special for me as it was sent from my city of Wonders :)

As for stamp, it shows King Juan Carlos I, stamp was issued in 2002 in the series with 8 stamps:

Burgtheater. Vienna, Austria

Postcard ID: AT-225775
Country: Austria

Vienna is a very beautiful city. I was there in autumn 2010, my husband visited the city this winter. There are so many gorgeous old and new buildings.

The Burgtheater, originally known as K.K. Theater an der Burg, then until 1918 as the K.K. Hofburgtheater, is the Austrian National Theatre in Vienna and one of the most important German language theatres in the world.  The Burgtheater was created in 1741 and has become known as "die Burg" by the Viennese population; its theatre company of more or less regular members has created a traditional style and speech typical of Burgtheater performances.

Also this postcard contains a stamps issued for Eurovision song contest that was held in Viena this year (stamp is really beautiful, but faded after scanning):

Aegean coast of Turkey

Postcard ID: TR-129991
Country: Turkey

This so-many-blue card came to me from Turkey! Here is a photo which was made by sender, and shows Aegean coast of Turkey. As I read from sender profile it's very difficult to find fine postcard in Turkey. So great that they have so beautiful nature! :)

Belgrade, Serbia

Postcard ID: RS-14216
Country: Serbia

Hurray! I have my first card from Serbia!

Belgrade is the capital and largest city of Serbia. It is located at the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers, where the Pannonian Plain meets the Balkans. Its name translates to White city. The city has a population of 1.23 million, while over 1.65 million people live in its metro area (which encompass administrative limits of City of Belgrade)

Also this postcard contains one from 2 stamps from series Art Icons issued in 2010:

The Savior-on-the-Blood Cathedral, St. Petersburg, Russia

Postcard ID: RU-1172146
Country: Russia

The Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood is one of the main sights of St. Petersburg, Russia. It is also variously called the Church on Spilt Blood and the Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ, its official name.

This Church was built on the site where Emperor Alexander II was assassinated and was dedicated in his memory. It should not be confused with the Church on Blood in Honour of All Saints Resplendent in the Russian Land, located in the city of Yekaterinburg where the former Emperor Nicholas II (1868–1918) and several members of his family and household were executed following the Bolshevik Revolution.

Also this postcard contains 3 beautiful stamps from different series: Gifts of nature (2003), Kremlins (2009) and Decorative Art - Laze (2011):

Słupsk, Poland

Postcard ID: PL-686556

Country: Poland

Słupsk is a city in the Pomeranian Voivodeship, in the northern part of Poland. Before 1 January 1999, it was the capital of the separate Słupsk Voivodeship. It is also a part of the historic region of Pomerania.

The city is located in the northwestern part of present-day Poland, near the Baltic Sea on the Słupia River. It is the administrative seat of Słupsk County, although it is not part of that county (the city has county status in its own right). It has a population of 98,757 and occupies 43.15 square kilometres, being one of the most densely populated cities in the country according to the Central Statistical Office. The neighbouring administrative districts (gminas) are Gmina Kobylnica and Gmina Słupsk.

Architectural ensemble of Mykhailivskyy gold-topped cathedral

Postcard ID: UA-583299
Country: Ukraine

This is a beautiful postcard from Kyiv, Ukraine. This card shows architectural ensemble of Mykhailivskyy gold-topped cathedral. It is one from the most interesting landmarks of Kyiv.

Unfortunately, ancient cathedral was not saved, so cathedral from the postcard was rebuilt and opened in 1999. It was originally built in the Middle Ages by Sviatopolk II Iziaslavych.

 I saw this Cathedral when I visited Kyiv in 2008. It's a really nice place with unique atmosphere. Recommend to visit :)

Here are stamps from different series (Definitive Issue 2007 and 2009, Flora 2012):

Neuschwanstein Castle

Postcard ID: DE-2099823
Country: Germany

Now I know what is absolutely happiness for postcrosser - finding an envelope in mailbox. No, no, not unusual envelope. A chubby envelope. When you open it, you’ll find 5 (five!!!) postcards there. Really happiness.

The first card introduce Bochum City where live the sender. Bochum is located in the deep west of Germany, 70 km to the Netherlands border. It’s a former coal mining area, now all mines are closed. Only a mining museum they have. But this museum is the biggest in the world! Look at the center of postcard.

On the second card you see the biggest National park in Germany with wild living wolves, lynx and bears.

The third card is about The University where study 38 000 students.

The forth card shows Hohenzollern Castle - the family seat of Prussian kings and the German emperors. Near the small town Hechinger, south of Stuttgart

And one more amazing castle is present on the last card. It’s the Cinderella Castle in Bavaria, the favourite castle of king Ludwig II of Bavaria.

This post was copied from my another blog that I had in 2013 :)

The Blackhead's House, Riga, Latvia

Postcard ID: LV-104616
Country: Latvia

House of the Blackheads is a building situated in the old town of Riga, Latvia. The original building was erected during the first third of the 14th century for the Brotherhood of Blackheads, a guild for unmarried German merchants in Riga. Major works were done in the years 1580 and 1886, adding most of the ornamentations.

The structure was bombed to a ruin by the Germans June 28, 1941 and the remains demolished by the Soviets in 1948. The current reconstruction was erected from 1995 to 1999

A stamps is from series EUROPA Stamps – Astronomy issued in 2009. Actually I have all 2 stamps from this series :)

Greetings from the Wendland

Postcard ID: DE-2111008
Country: Germany

I haven't found any additional information about this card in the Internet... However now I know that there is a great panoramic view with wonderful sky! :)

Towers of Lusatian Mountains

Postcard ID: DE-3946444
Country: Germany

This postcard took only 4 days to reach me. Usually this time is applicable only for Netherlands, huh :)

This postcard shows great towers that located in the North of Czech Republic. So if you're going there, keep in mind this info ;)

The sender wrote that he visited all of them. My favourite is second right in the bottom row :)

Also this postcard has 2 beautiful stamp from series "Tourism - Germany's Most Beautiful Panoramas". I received one of them before, just want to show them both in one place:

Brisbane, Australia

Postcard ID: AU-401193
Country: Australia

I have quite big collection of city view postcards (not Australian, but at all). Sometimes some of them look boring for me, I like colourful, unique card. But I cannot say such words about night city views - they are always adorable!

This one is full of lights and with so great bridge!

Brisbane is the capital and most populous city in the Australian state of Queensland, and the third most populous city in Australia. The Brisbane central business district stands on the original European settlement and is situated inside a bend of the Brisbane River, approximately 15 kilometres from its mouth at Moreton Bay. The metropolitan area extends in all directions along the floodplain of the Brisbane River valley between Moreton Bay and the Great Dividing Range. The metropolitan area sprawls across several of Australia's most populous local government areas, including the City of Brisbane, which is by far the most populous LGA in the nation. The demonym of Brisbane is Brisbanite.

Brisbane is named after the Brisbane River on which it is located, which in turn was named after Scotsman Sir Thomas Brisbane, the Governor of New South Wales from 1821 to 1825.

Here is the stamp of 2014 year from series Wilderness Australia (3 stamps):

Guangji Gate Tower, China

Postcard ID: CN-1433620
Country: China

Guangji Gate Tower is often regarded as the most spectacular one among seven ancient city gates of Chaozhou. The gate tower is constructed in 1370 during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), it is the most prominent symbol of Chaozhou City today. Featured by the distinctive architectural style and the grand fortifications, this gate tower is surely a must-see landmark for visitors and locals alike.

Stands to the west of Xiangzi Bridge, Guangji Gate Tower occupies a prominent position in the center of Chaozhou City, it is well-preserved till today as a good example of this kind historic construction. Erected on a large, thick platform, this magnificent construction is a three-storey tower, and the architectural style outwardly resembles that of a palace. In the center of the first floor stands an impressive arch, at a height of 11.9 feet and a width of 9.5 feet. Hanging on the third floor is a gigantic bronze bell, made in 1134 during the Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279). Guangji Gate Tower presents a pretty majestic and imposing sight for it was double-crowned with green tiles and constructed with red walls, as well as decorated with the delicate carvings, scarlet pillars and fine traceried windows.