Postcards Around the World

2012-08-01

Church of Our Lady of Conception and Chapel of The Holy Cross in Covilhã - Portugal

unused,

On the left is a photo of the Church of Our Lady of Conception , on the right side is the Chapel of The Holy Cross, both in Covilhã.

2012-07-31

Most viewed in July of 2012

The top 3 of the most viewed posts in July of 2012 are:

1 - The Battle of Chesma - Russia, posted in 25-10-2011

2 - Braga's Municipal Stadium - Portugal, posted in 29-12-2011

3 - Lago Martiánez in Tenerife - Spain, posted in 04-04-2012

NL-425671 - The World Map

NL-425671 sent by "beaheinz"

I love this map and the details around it!

2012-07-30

Official General from 1903 - Portugal

unused, bought in Buçaco (Portugal)

This postcard belongs to the Portuguese Military Uniforms collection. It shows the uniform of an Official General (in Portuguese Oficial General) from 1903. Some of the uniforms can be found at the Military Museum in Buçaco, where I've bought this one.

2012-07-29

A friend is never abandoned - Italy

Now that summer is here, we always see some animals abandoned at the streets... It's too sad to see that... In Italy, the Department of Communication of the Province of Perugia made, a few years ago, a campaign with the slogan "A friend is never abandoned" ( in Italian "Un amico non si abbandona mai"). I think I have all the cards from this issue:

2012-07-28

NL-416608 - Giraffes

NL-416608 sent by "Sabine111"

Dutch: "Kusje"

English: "Kiss"

2012-07-27

Medieval bridge in Barcelos - Portugal

unused,

"Classified as National Monument, Barcelos medieval bridge is a Gothic construction dating back to the beginning of the 14th century. King D. Pedro, the Third Count of Barcelos, ordered its construction, strengthening its role as an important trade centre, already conquered by Barcelos. This solid stone bridge connects Barcelos historical centre to Barcelinhos." In: Lifecooler

2012-07-26

Mont Saint-Michel (UNESCO) - France

An awesome multiview from Mont Saint-Michel, sent by "ludovico".

"Mont Saint-Michel (English: Saint Michael's Mount) is a rocky tidal island and a commune in Normandy, France. It is located approximately one kilometre (just over half a mile) off the country's north-western coast, at the mouth of the Couesnon River near Avranches. The population of the island is 41, as of 2006. The island has been a strategic point holding fortifications since ancient times, and since the 8th century AD it became the seat of the Saint-Michel monastery, from which it draws the name. The Mont-Saint-Michel and its bay are part of the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites. More than 3,000,000 people visit it each year." In: Wikipedia

2012-07-25

FI-860924 - Nature

FI-860924 sent by "ANEMLA"

One of the many nature views from Finland. On this one the colour of the leaves makes a cool effect!

2012-07-24

Pula Arena - Croatia

Sent by smile4u, from a trade.

"The Pula Arena is the name of the amphitheatre located in Pula, Croatia. The Arena is the only remaining Roman amphitheatre to have four side towers and with all three Roman architectural orders entirely preserved. It was constructed in 27 BC - 68 AD and is among the six largest surviving Roman arenas in the World. A rare example among the 200 Roman surviving amphitheatres, it is also the best preserved ancient monument in Croatia." In: Wikipedia