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2013-12-12

Postcrossing Christmas Meeting in Palmela - Portugal

This year I wasn't able to go to the Christmas Meeting (Palmela 07/12/2013), but my mailbox received 3 great cards from this Portuguese reunion!

Sent by "PilotOne"

Sent by "geminiscp".

Sent by "gracinha"

2013-11-12

4th International Postcrossing Meeting in Bielefelf - Germany

This is the 4th year in a row that this International Postcrossing in Bielefeld is arranged. Around 50 happy postcrossers having a great gathering from 24 to 27 of October! From there came these postcards:

Sent by "Sofa".

2013-09-02

Fortress of Suomenlinna, Helsinki - Finland (UNESCO WHS) (Postcrossing Meeting)

UNESCO#583; © Pentti Harala Ky, Espoo

Sent by dollart from the Postcrossing Meeting in Helsinki, 14/02/2012

UNESCO#583; © ?

Sent by dollart from the International Postcrossing Meeting in Helsinki, 03/08/2013

"Built in the second half of the 18th century by Sweden on a group of islands located at the entrance of Helsinki's harbour, this fortress is an especially interesting example of European military architecture of the time."In: UNESCO

2013-07-25

Postcrossing Meeting in Aveiro - Portugal (July 2013)

This month, Postcrossing celebrated its 8th anniversary! To celebrate with gathered in Aveiro for a great a big meeting! From there I sent two cards.

Emperor penguins, card offered by "geminiscp"

Aveiro's Train Station

2013-06-11

Eastern Switzerland (Ortschweiz) - Switzerland (Postcrossing Meeting in St. Gallen)

Sent by "azzurri" from the Postcrsossing Meeting in St. Gallen, 04/05/2013

"Eastern Switzerland (German: Ostschweiz, Romansh: Svizra orientala, Italian: Svizzera orientale) is the common name of the region situated to the north of Glarus Alps, with the cantons of Schaffhausen, Thurgau, St. Gallen, Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Appenzell Innerrhoden and Glarus. The north of canton Graubünden (with the city of Chur) is sometime considered to be part of Eastern Switzerland.

Eastern Switzerland is also defined as one of the NUTS-2 regions of Switzerland. In this case, it includes the cantons of Glarus, Schaffhausen, Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Appenzell Innerrhoden, St. Gallen, Thurgau, and Graubünden." In: Wikipedia

2013-06-08

Sintra - Portugal (UNESCO WHS) (Postcrossing Meeting in Sintra)

Adrienne from New Zealand visited Portugal and met some of the Portuguese Postcrossers in Lisbon and Sintra.

The Mouros Castle, sent by "gminiscp"

Regaleira Palace, sent by "PilotOne"

Monserrate Palace, sent by ninocas

"In the 19th century Sintra became the first centre of European Romantic architecture. Ferdinand II turned a ruined monastery into a castle where this new sensitivity was displayed in the use of Gothic, Egyptian, Moorish and Renaissance elements and in the creation of a park blending local and exotic species of trees. Other fine dwellings, built along the same lines in the surrounding serra , created a unique combination of parks and gardens which influenced the development of landscape architecture throughout Europe." In: UNESCO

2013-06-06

The Radcliffe Square, Oxford - United Kingdom (Postcrossing Meeting in Oxford)

Sent by "dollart" from the Postcrossing Meeting in Oxford, 04/05/2013

Clockwise from the bottom: The University of church of St Mary The Virgin, Brasenose College, The Sheldonian Theatre, The Bodleian Library, and All Souls.

"Radcliffe Square is a square in central Oxford, England. It is surrounded by historic Oxford University and college buildings. The square is cobbled, laid to grass surrounded by railings in the centre, and is pedestrianised except for access.

The square is named after John Radcliffe, a student of the university who became doctor to the King, made a large fortune, and left a significant legacy to the University and his college (University College), which is nearby in the High Street to the south." In: Wikipedia

2013-05-22

Texel - Netherlands (UNESCO WHS) (Postcrossing Meeting)

Sent by Lotty from the Postcrossing Meeting in Maastricht, 16/03/2013.

"Texel is a municipality and an island in the Netherlands, in the province of North Holland. It is the largest and most populated of the Frisian Islands in the Wadden Sea, and also the westernmost of this archipelago, which extends to Denmark. The next island in the archipelago, to the north of Texel, is Vlieland." In: Wikipedia

"The islands in the Wadden Sea are called the Wadden Sea Islands or Frisian Islands, named after the Frisians. However, on the westernmost Dutch island, Texel, the Frisian language has not been spoken for centuries. The Danish Wadden Sea Islands have never been inhabited by Frisians. The outlying German island of Heligoland, although ethnically one of the Frisian Islands, is not situated in the Wadden Sea." In: Wikipedia

2013-05-21

Palau de la Música Catalana, Barcelona - Spain (UNESCO WHS)

Sent from Barcelona. "Blicas Blocas", "Martinha" and I booked a tour guide to this amazing building! It's a fantastic place to discover all the little details created by Gaudí master, Lluis Domènech i Montaner.

"The Palau de la Música Catalana is one of the most emblematic buildings of Art Nouveau (Modernism), exceptional both for its qualities and its setting in the historic centre of Barcelona. It was outstanding from the moment of its conception because of two factors that were to be of great future importance: a special concept of space and a very intelligent use of new technologies developed during the Rationalist revolution. The Palau was the most important source of an architectural concept of great future relevance: the reticulated metallic structure, free floor space, and non-load-bearing outer walls like continuous curtains of glass. The entire building was designed as an intelligent interplay of spaces stemming from the abrupt separation between the exterior and the interior and making maximum use of natural light." In: UNESCO

2013-05-09

Intersection of Prinsengracht and Brouwersgracht, Amsterdam - Netherlands (UNESCO WHS) (Postcrossing Meeting in Amsterdam)

Sent by Caroline from the Postcrossing Meeting in Amsterdam (30/03/2013)

"Amsterdam, capital of the Netherlands, has been called the "Venice of the North" for its more than one hundred kilometres of canals, about 90 islands and 1,500 bridges. The three main canals, Herengracht, Prinsengracht, and Keizersgracht, dug in the 17th century during the Dutch Golden Age, form concentric belts around the city, known as the Grachtengordel. Alongside the main canals are 1550 monumental buildings. The 17th-century canal ring area, including the Prinsengracht, Keizersgracht, Herengracht and Jordaan, were placed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2010." In: Wikipedia

2013-04-09

Fort of St Luzia, Elvas - Portugal (UNESCO WHS) (Postcrossing Meeting in Elvas)

Sent by "geminiscp" from the Postcrossing Christmas Meeting in Elvas on 08/12/2012

"Within the walls, the town contains extensive barracks and other military buildings, as well as churches and monasteries, some adapted to military functions. The property includes seven components: the Historic Centre, the Amoreira Aqueduct, the Fort of Santa Luzia, and the covered way linking it to the Historic Centre, the Fort of Graça, and the Fortlets of São Mamede, São Pedro and São Domingos." In: UNESCO

2013-04-07

Kennedy Space Center, Florida - USA (Postcrossing Meeting in Florida)

Sent by "9teen87" from the Postcrossing Meeting in Florida on January 2013.

Information on the back side: "Re-entering the Earth's atmosphere and gliding to a powerless landing is another highly dynamic phase of flight. Using sophisticated on-board computers, software and their own highly developed flying skills, the astronauts bring each mission to a safe conclusion with the help og flight controllers in Houston."

2013-01-20

Glenmacnass waterfall in Wicklow - Ireland (PC Meeting Dublin 29-09-2012)

Sent by "fisherman" from the Postcrossing Meeting in Dublin 29/09/2012

"The River Glenmacnass flows south across the highest mountain in western Wicklow, Mt. Mullaghcleevaun (848m/2,781 ft.). At one point, it reaches the edge of a plateau and flows off the edge quite spectacularly. There's a parking lot near the top, and a path to the falls, but take care on the rocks, which can be treacherous." In: Frommers

2012-12-30

Postcrossing Meeting in Angra do Heroísmo, Açores - Portugal

Last October, "martinha" visited the Terceira Island in Açores (Azores). There she have met Lurdes. From both I received these beautiful postcards:

Marina of Angra do Heroísmo, UNESCO, sent by "martinha"

Puffin, sent by Lurdes

Rochopper penguin, sent by Lurdes

2012-12-28

Postcrossing Meeting in Bielefeld - Germany

For the third year, Bielefeld was the place for another International Postcrossing Meeting! A lot of people went to this meeting and I recognize several signatures of the card.

"Refuge" by Luciano Candisani, sent by Anja

Several views of Bielefeld, sent by "azzurri"

2012-12-26

Postcrossing Meeting in Lugano - Switzerland

Last September toke place the 6th Swiss Meeting, this time in Lugano. From this meeting I received two cards signed by 8 postcrossers.

Several views of Lugano, sent by "azzurri".

View of Ascona, sent by "carolisha"

2012-09-15

Calçadão da 13 de Julho in Aracajú - Brazil (Postcrossing Meeting)

Sent by Déa, from the Postcrossing Meeting in Sergipe (23/06/12)

"Aracaju is the capital of the State of Sergipe, Brazil, located in the northeastern part of the country, about 350 km (217 mi) north of Salvador. It has a population of 570,937 inhabitants, which represents approximately 33% of the state population. The coast of Aracaju has many unspoiled beaches, such as the ones in Santa Luzia Island, and urban beaches, such as the Atalaia. These coastal neighborhoods include playgrounds, squares, football fields, volleyball and basketball courts, residential buildings, bars, nightclubs, restaurants, banks and hotels.

Aracaju, one of the first cities to be planned in Brazil, was built with the intention of becoming the state capital. It was founded in 1855, as the capital of Sergipe." In: Wikipedia

2012-09-05

Postcrossing Meeting in Mafra and Ericeira - Portugal

Once again, some Portuguese postcrossers met to celebrate the Postcrossing Anniversary. This time the meeting was in Mafra and Ericeira. From that meeting I received these cards:

Barcelos Rooster, sent by Blicas Blocas

José Franco typical village in Sobreiro, Mafra, sent by Duarte

Ericeira coast, sent by PilotOne

2012-06-24

Postcrossing Meeting in Zurich - Switzerland

Rennweg Street in Zurich snet by "carolisha" from the 5th Postcrossing Meeting in Zurich (24/03/2012).

2012-06-19

Postcrossing Meeting in Lisbon - Portugal

Finally I was able to attend to a Postcrossing Meeting in Lisbon! This time was an International Meeting with postcrossers from Portugal, Switzerland, Spain, Netherlands, Germany, Finland and Ireland. It was a great meeting, lots of fun! As a souvenir I sent to myself the card above with the Touristic Tour Tram.