2010-11-09
Frankfurt/Main,Hessia, Germany
Ebbelwei-Express ( An Apple Wine Express) is an old historic tram in Frankfurt am Main. It is a very pleasant and traditional way to experience a town. The tram passed many Frankfurt's attractions (The Zoo, The Cathedral, The Main Railway Station and others) during 1 hour trip with an apple wine or apple juice served inside.
A card from Simone - Hexentrio via Meet-Up RR gr. 8A
New York, USA
Saint Patrick's Cathedral on New York's 5th Avenue is a largest decorated neo-gothic style Catholic cathedral in North America. It was built in 1858-78.
A card from Kerry- Evsmom03 via RR IRL&UK RR,gr.193.
2010-11-08
Cape Arcona, Mecklenburg-Verpommern, Germany
Cape Arcona - (German: Kap Arkona; Polish: Arkona) on a Island of Rugia. The temple fortress of Arkona, today called Jaromarsburg, was the religious centre of the Slavic Rani (Polish: Ranowie- Rugianie) in the Early Midde Ages. The temple was dedicated to the deity Svantevit (Świętowit), who was depicted with four heads. The temple housed an important horse oracle in Slavic times, where the behaviour of a white stallion could decide peace or war. In 1168 The Danish king Valdemar The Great anected Rugia and established Christianity. Rani rulers - Jaromar and Tesław became Rugian Dukes under Danish reign. The last woman who spoke Slavic language of Rani, Hulicina died in Rugia in 1404 year.
A card via PC from Silvia.
Zaslavl, Belarus
Zaslavl- town in Minsk District ( Belarussian: Заслаўе; Polish: Zasław) was founded in 985 year by Vladimir the Great; population 14 thousands of inhabitants. The main architectural monuments are Saviour Church (Belarussian: Спаса-Праабражэнская царква; Polish: Cerkiew Przemienienia Pańskiego) which was built from 1577 onward and is still in fair preservation, and the Roman Catholic church of Mary's Nativity ( Belarussian: Марыінскі касцёл; Polish: Kościół Narodznia Najświętrzej Marii Panny) a towered edifice which goes back to 1774-99. The Saviour Church is located on a place where was a castle from XI-XVII centuries, founded by Jan Hlebowicz.
A card from Nadya- Nadea.
Minsk, Belarus
Minsk- a capital of Belarus ( Belarussian: Мінск; Polish: Mińsk), population: 1,800 thousands of people.
The earliest references to Minsk date to the 11th century (1067), when it was a provincial city within the principality of Polock. In 1242, Minsk became a part of the of Lithuania, and it received its town privileges in 1499. From 1569, it was a capital of the Minsk Voivodship in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. It was annexed by Russia in 1793, as a consequence of the 2nd Partation of Poland. From 1919–1991, Minsk was the capital of the Byelorussian Soviet Republic.
A card via Poland Tag from KateR.
The earliest references to Minsk date to the 11th century (1067), when it was a provincial city within the principality of Polock. In 1242, Minsk became a part of the of Lithuania, and it received its town privileges in 1499. From 1569, it was a capital of the Minsk Voivodship in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. It was annexed by Russia in 1793, as a consequence of the 2nd Partation of Poland. From 1919–1991, Minsk was the capital of the Byelorussian Soviet Republic.
2010-11-04
Anchorage, Alaska, USA
Anchorage - a main town and port in Alaska (about 280000 people). The town was establish in 1914 year. In 1954 was founded University of Alaska in Anchorage.
A card tag from Chanelle.
Szczecin, Poland
Szczecin - a big, over 400 thousands of inhabitants town, a capital of West Pommeranian District. One of famous ports and known sea industry like the shipbuilders.The town is also cultural and education center also toutist place with many historical buildings includes a castle and Old Town.
A card from Beata - Bubełe.
The Alishan Forest Railway, Taiwan
The Alishan Forest Railway is an 86 km network of railways running in Taiwan. The main line starts in Chiayi to the final station Alishan. The railway was constructed in 1912 year and first passengers travelled in 1918.
The network runs through the mountains.
An official card via PC from Fu Yin.
The network runs through the mountains.
Benalmadena, Andalusia, Spain
Benalmadena - 45 thousands town in the center of Costa del Sol in the South of Spain. The town is famous for the biggest in the West Buddhist Stupe ( a place of worship - building) of 33 metres high. On a postcard a Colomares castle.
A Tag card from Anna.
Hamburg, Germany
Hamburg- 1,74 mln of people, second town, after Berlin, in Germany. It is also the biggest port in Germany and center of financies and industry. On a postcard - the future building of concert hall should be ready in 2013.
A card from Alexey.
2010-11-03
Nastola, Finland
Nastola - a province in Southern Finland with 15000 inhabitants.
A card from Kristiina.
Elbląg, Poland
Elbląg - a big town in Warmian Masurian District in the North of Poland. It was established in 1237 year . Population- almost 130 000. It is known industrial and cutural town in Poland. Also Elbląg has had many historical buildings and churches. The Old Town after war's demolitions has been rebuilt.
A card from Adam.
2010-11-02
Trabant, Germany
One ot the most popular car in Eastern European Block - Trabant, a car from GDR. It was produced in 1957-91 in Zwickau.
In the middle- Trabant 600, others Trabant 601.Meeting in Zwickau.
Trabant 601- tourist version
Trabant 600
Trabants 601 and Wartburg 1,4 in Chemnitz.
All cards from Marco.
And some Trabants from Rafał.
Sanok, Poland
Sanok - town since 1339, situated on San river in Subcarpathian District ( Województwo Podkarpackie) with about 40 000 inhabitants. The town is famous for a bus factory and chemical industry. Sanok is also known from oil mining - one of eldest in the world . Sanok is a important historical and cultural centre in South-East part of Poland.
A card from Agnieszka - Pancake
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