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Cards from Vala
Akureyri
Akureyri- view towards the town centre. Situated on the southwestern shore of the Eyjafjörður fjord, Akureyri is known for its agriculture. It is considered the cultural and commercial centre of the north.
Akureyri- view towards the town centre. Situated on the southwestern shore of the Eyjafjörður fjord, Akureyri is known for its agriculture. It is considered the cultural and commercial centre of the north.
Hverfell and Lake Mývatn
Hverfell- an awe-inspiring explosive crater formed about 2,500 years ago. This huge, circular crater is one of the largest on earth at 140m depth and 1,000m in circumference.
The lake and its surrounding wetlands have an exceptionally rich fauna of waterbirds, especially ducks. The lake was created by a large basaltic lava eruption 2,300 years ago, and the name of the lake (Icelandic mý ("midge") and vatn ("lake"); the lake of midges) comes from the huge numbers of flies (midges) to be found there in the summer.
Hverfell- an awe-inspiring explosive crater formed about 2,500 years ago. This huge, circular crater is one of the largest on earth at 140m depth and 1,000m in circumference.
The lake and its surrounding wetlands have an exceptionally rich fauna of waterbirds, especially ducks. The lake was created by a large basaltic lava eruption 2,300 years ago, and the name of the lake (Icelandic mý ("midge") and vatn ("lake"); the lake of midges) comes from the huge numbers of flies (midges) to be found there in the summer.
Þingvellir/Thingvellir
Þingvellir (Icelandic: Þing: 'parliament', vellir: 'meadows', 'fields'), is a place in Bláskógarbyggð in southwestern Iceland, near the peninsula of Reykjanes and the Hengill volcanic area. Þingvellir is a site of historical, cultural, and geological importance and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Iceland. It is also the site of a rift valley and home to Þingvallavatn, the largest natural lake in Iceland~ UNESCO WH (2004)- cultural
Þingvellir (Icelandic: Þing: 'parliament', vellir: 'meadows', 'fields'), is a place in Bláskógarbyggð in southwestern Iceland, near the peninsula of Reykjanes and the Hengill volcanic area. Þingvellir is a site of historical, cultural, and geological importance and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Iceland. It is also the site of a rift valley and home to Þingvallavatn, the largest natural lake in Iceland~ UNESCO WH (2004)- cultural
August 05, 2010
Card from Anca
Bucovina
A historical region on the northern slopes of the northeastern Carpathian Mountains and the adjoining plains. It is renowned for the beautiful exterior frescoes on the walls of its monasteries.
A historical region on the northern slopes of the northeastern Carpathian Mountains and the adjoining plains. It is renowned for the beautiful exterior frescoes on the walls of its monasteries.
PL103745 from Agata, Stalowa Wola
UNESCO WH card from Agata~ http://pasazerka-postcrossing.blogspot.com/
Zamosc was founded in the 16th century by the chancellor Jan Zamoysky on the trade route linking western and northern Europe with the Black Sea. Modelled on Italian theories of the 'ideal city' and built by the architect Bernando Morando, a native of Padua, Zamosc is a perfect example of a late-16th-century Renaissance town. It has retained its original layout and fortifications and a large number of buildings that combine Italian and central European architectural traditions~ UNESCO WH (1992)- cultural
NZ39941 from Fran
From Fran~ http://www.flickr.com/photos/10034081@N06/
Kaikoura Whale Watching
The graceful Sperm Whale off the Kaikoura Coast, South Island New Zealand.
Kaikoura is a special place of lush pastures and towering, snow covered peaks that fall to the sea. This rare magic continues just offshore where a deep undersea canyon combines with unusual sea currents to attract an extraordinary abundance of marine life, the most famous being the Sperm Whale. Also often hosts the world's largest dolphin - the Orca - and is home to the world's smallest and rarest - the Hector's. As well as attracts the largest concentration and variety of seabirds on mainland New Zealand including 13 species of Albatross, 14 varieties of Petrels and 7 types of Shearwater.
The graceful Sperm Whale off the Kaikoura Coast, South Island New Zealand.
Kaikoura is a special place of lush pastures and towering, snow covered peaks that fall to the sea. This rare magic continues just offshore where a deep undersea canyon combines with unusual sea currents to attract an extraordinary abundance of marine life, the most famous being the Sperm Whale. Also often hosts the world's largest dolphin - the Orca - and is home to the world's smallest and rarest - the Hector's. As well as attracts the largest concentration and variety of seabirds on mainland New Zealand including 13 species of Albatross, 14 varieties of Petrels and 7 types of Shearwater.
HK17039 from Yuk Ha, Hong Kong
Lugou Bridge, Beijing
Also known as the Marco Polo Bridge, is a famous stone bridge located 15 km southwest of the Beijing city center across the Yongding River- a main tributary of Hai River (although, in recent years, the water of Yongding river is diverted to different areas of Beijing so often there is no water under Lugou bridge). Administratively, the location is inFengtai District of Beijing. Situated at the eastern end of the bridge is the Wanping Fortress, a historic 17th century fortress.
Also known as the Marco Polo Bridge, is a famous stone bridge located 15 km southwest of the Beijing city center across the Yongding River- a main tributary of Hai River (although, in recent years, the water of Yongding river is diverted to different areas of Beijing so often there is no water under Lugou bridge). Administratively, the location is inFengtai District of Beijing. Situated at the eastern end of the bridge is the Wanping Fortress, a historic 17th century fortress.
FR102689 from Louise
The Causse du Larzac
It is a limestone karst plateau in the south of the Massif Central, France, situated between Millau (Aveyron) and Lodeve (Herault). It is an agricultural area, where sheep are bred to produce milk for Roquefort cheese.
It is a limestone karst plateau in the south of the Massif Central, France, situated between Millau (Aveyron) and Lodeve (Herault). It is an agricultural area, where sheep are bred to produce milk for Roquefort cheese.
FI848869 from Jorma, Jarvenpaa
Suomenlinna
Situated on a group of islands off Helsinki, Suomenlinna was built during the Swedish era as a maritime fortress and a base for the Archipelago Fleet. Work on the fortress was begun in the mid-18th century. Suomenlinna is also a district of the city of Helsinki, with a permanent population of more than 800~ UNESCO WH (1991)- cultural
Cards from Roman&family
Stephansdom (St. Stephen's Cathedral), Vienna
The cathedral is an impressive Gothic edifice of dark stone with a colorful tiled roof and a north tower rising to 450 feet (135m) named "Alter Steffl"- Old Steve. Originally built between 1359 and 1433, it was reconstructed after severe war damage. A climb of 343 spiral steps provides sweeping view of the city from the top
Schönbrunn Palace
It is one of the most important cultural monuments in Austria and since the 1960s has also been one of the major tourist attractions in Vienna~ UNESCO WH (1996)- cultural
It is one of the most important cultural monuments in Austria and since the 1960s has also been one of the major tourist attractions in Vienna~ UNESCO WH (1996)- cultural
Cards from Roman&family
Veľký Rozsutec (1610m)
A mountain situated in the Malá Fatra mountain range.
Caves of Aggtelek Karst and Slovak Karst
The variety of formations and the fact that they are concentrated in a restricted area means that the 712 caves currently identified make up a typical temperate-zone karstic system. Because they display an extremely rare combination of tropical and glacial climatic effects, they make it possible to study geological history over tens of millions of years~ UNESCO WH (1995)- natural
Banská Štiavnica
Over the centuries, the town of Banská Štiavnica was visited by many outstanding engineers and scientists who contributed to its fame. The old medieval mining centre grew into a town with Renaissance palaces, 16th-century churches, elegant squares and castles. The urban centre blends into the surrounding landscape, which contains vital relics of the mining and metallurgical activities of the past~ UNESCO WH (1993)- cultural
Over the centuries, the town of Banská Štiavnica was visited by many outstanding engineers and scientists who contributed to its fame. The old medieval mining centre grew into a town with Renaissance palaces, 16th-century churches, elegant squares and castles. The urban centre blends into the surrounding landscape, which contains vital relics of the mining and metallurgical activities of the past~ UNESCO WH (1993)- cultural
Valašské muzeum v prírode from Roman&family
The Wallachian Village
It occupies the largest part of the museum which is encompassing farmsteads, wells, bell towers, windmills and gardens, and other related structures, all set among the jagged landscape, roads and clusters of trees to faithfully copy the character of traditional Wallachian villages. The main characteristic feature of the agricultural production in Wallachia is the predominant use of pastures for the breeding of sheep and goats and the related focus on shepherding, sometimes described as "mountain farming". This farming method was brought by shepherds coming to this region from Beskydy and Javorníky (in contemporary Slovakia and Poland) since the start of the 15th century.
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