AUSTRIA - Palace and Gardens of Schönbrunn

"From the 18th century to 1918, Schönbrunn was the residence of the Habsburg emperors. It was designed by the architects Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach and Nicolaus Pacassi and is full of outstanding examples of decorative art. Together with its gardens, the site of the world’s first zoo in 1752, it is a remarkable Baroque ensemble and a perfect example of Gesamtkunstwerk" -http://whc.unesco.org

Postcard 1

Daniela, thank you so much for sending me this wonderful card!

Postcard 2


I really am amazed to see palaces...
And I wish to see one someday...
Thank you so much Zuzana for remembering me during your meet-up in Vienna!

Postcard 3

Thank you so much for remembering me during your trip to Austria,
dear Zuzana of Bratislava, Slovakia!

CZECH REPUBLIC - Jewish Quarter and St Procopius' Basilica in Třebíč

"The ensemble of the Jewish Quarter, the old Jewish cemetery and the Basilica of St Procopius in Trebíc are reminders of the co-existence of Jewish and Christian cultures from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. The Jewish Quarter bears outstanding testimony to the different aspects of the life of this community. St Procopius Basilica, built as part of the Benedictine monastery in the early 13th century, is a remarkable example of the influence of Western European architectural heritage in this region." -http://whc.unesco.org

Postcard 1: Multi-view

At last! My collection of Czech's UNESCO Sites postcards has been completed!

Thank you so much Miroslav for making this possible!

Postcard 2: Single view

A surprise postcard!
Thank you so much Lubos for this great card!
Thank you so much for visiting and appreciating my postcards blog!


Postcard 3: St. Procopius' Basilica

 A meet-up postcard showing a UNESCO Site!
Thank you so much for this wonderful postcard, Zuzana of Slovakia!

AUSTRIA - City of Graz – Historic Centre and Schloss Eggenberg

"The City of Graz – Historic Centre and Schloss Eggenberg bear witness to an exemplary model of the living heritage of a central European urban complex influenced by the secular presence of the Habsburgs and the cultural and artistic role played by the main aristocratic families. They are a harmonious blend of the architectural styles and artistic movements that have succeeded each other from the Middle Ages until the 18th century, from the many neighbouring regions of Central and Mediterranean Europe. They embody a diversified and highly comprehensive ensemble of architectural, decorative and landscape examples of these interchanges of influence." -http://whc.unesco.org

Postcard 1: Historic Centre

Thank you so much Andrea for sharing with me this wonderful card!

Postcard 2: Historic Centre

12-12-12 postmarked from Graz!
"Welcome to my hometown Graz, Austria. Our landmark is the Clock Tower which is situated on a hill called "Schlossberg" (Castle Mountain)", shares Anita.
Thank you so much Anita for sending me my wish card!
Nice view of Graz indeed...

Postcard 3: Schloss Eggenberg

Anita shared so much information about this castle!

"Schloss Eggenberg relies on the Gregorian Calendar as a basis for this universe.
The palace has 365 windows, one for each day of the the year, 52 are on the 24 rooms representing the weeks of the year.
The 2nd storey contains 24 state rooms which symbolize the hours in a single day.
Every floor bares exactly 31 rooms, counting the number of days in a month."

So unique! Brilliant people behind the construction of the palace...
Thank you so much, Anita!

Postcard 4: Multi View

A token from my dear friend Zuzana from Slovakia during her trip to Austria!
The cute stamp wasn't postmarked though... =(
But it was written on 12-12-12!
Thank you so much Zuzana!

Postcard 5: Historic Centre

A postcrossing meet-up card!
Thank you so much dear Zuzana of Slovakia who attended the Meet-Up
at Graz, Austria on October 8, 2016.
You are so thoughtful!
I am sooo happy to have this card cause it also has a matching stamp!
Praying for your good health always!

Postcard 6: Graz Postcrossing Meet-Up, 7 April 2018

Thank you so much Anita for always being so thoughtful!
You always make me smile and happy with your surprise  postcards!

AUSTRIA - Historic Centre of Vienna

"Vienna developed from early Celtic and Roman settlements into a Medieval and Baroque city, the capital of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. It played an essential role as a leading European music centre, from the great age of Viennese Classicism through the early part of the 20th century. The historic centre of Vienna is rich in architectural ensembles, including Baroque castles and gardens, as well as the late-19th-century Ringstrasse lined with grand buildings, monuments and parks." -http://whc.unesco.org

Postcard 1

Many thanks Danubia for sending me a UNESCO card! =)

Postcard 2


A simple yet precious token from Zuzana from Bratislava, Slovakia
who attended a postcrossing meet-up in Vienna...
Thank you so much, Zuzana...


Postcard 3

 
What a great surprise postcrossing meet-up postcard!
Thank you so much dear Zuzana of Slovakia for sharing with me this one!
I know you had a blast during the meet-up! Take care always!


Postcard 4

 
Another surprise postcard!
Thank you so much dear Zuzana for showing me again the beauty of Vienna
through this postcard!
Special thanks for using the postcrossing stamp! ^-^

CZECH REPUBLIC - Historic Centre of Prague

"Built between the 11th and 18th centuries, the Old Town, the Lesser Town and the New Town speak of the great architectural and cultural influence enjoyed by this city since the Middle Ages. The many magnificent monuments, such as Hradcani Castle, St Vitus Cathedral, Charles Bridge and numerous churches and palaces, built mostly in the 14th century under the Holy Roman Emperor, Charles IV." -http://whc.unesco.org

Postcard 1: Old Town Square

Thank you so much "mailianne" for this card of Old Town Square in Prague!

Postcard 2: Old Town Square


A postcard that brightened up my day.
Thank you so much, Zuzana! ^-^


Postcard 3: Old Town Square


Another surprise postcard from dear Zuzana of Bratislava, Slovakia!
She went to Prague with her cousin who was visiting.
"The City is beautiful. I was many times here but I like it always...", shares Zuzana.
Thank you so much Zuzana for this postcard with a unique circle-shaped stamp!
Advance Merry Christmas! ^-^

PHILIPPINES - Baroque Churches of the Philippines

"These four churches, the first of which was built by the Spanish in the late 16th century, are located in Manila, Santa Maria, Paoay and Miag-ao. Their unique architectural style is a reinterpretation of European Baroque by Chinese and Philippine craftsmen." -http://whc.unesco.org

Postcard 1.1: Immaculate Conception: District of Intramuros,

City of Manila

Postcard 1.2

Thank you so much Jonathan for this autographed meet-up card!
Wish to be a part of this activity one day... =)

Postcard 1.3

Baroque Church, San Agustin on the lower left photo

Thank you so much Cristina for sending my wish card!
Enjoy postcard collecting as much as I do! =)

Postcard 2.1 : Nuestra Senora: Municipality of Santa Maria,
Province of Ilocos Sur

Postcard 2.2

A postcard from fellow Filipino postcrosser Jonathan
who spent Christmas Day 2014 in Ilocos Region in the Northern part of the country!
Thank you so much for always being so thoughtful, Jonathan!
Wishing you more postcrossing meet-ups during your travels!

Postcard 3.1 : San Agustin: Municipality of Paoay,
Province of Ilocos Norte

Postcard 3.2

Souvenir Photo

13 March 2009 : My family at Paoay Church


Postcard 4.1: Santo Tomas: Municipality of Miag-ao,

Province of Iloilo

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Postcard 4.3

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Souvenir Photos

When digital camera wasn't existing in our place yet. =)
24 April 2004 : Me and my family at Miag-ao Church in Iloilo.

Taken during my Birthday 2015 with my dearest husband and our 2 cute kids!