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! ^-^

HUNGARY - Old Village of Hollókő and its Surroundings

"Hollokö is an outstanding example of a deliberately preserved traditional settlement. This village, which developed mainly during the 17th and 18th centuries, is a living example of rural life before the agricultural revolution of the 20th century." -http://whc.unesco.org

Postcard 1

"This card shows the charming little village where Hungarian still keep the traditions...", shares Julia.

Thank you so much Julia for this great postcard!

Postcard 2

Thank you so much, Edit for sending me this wonderful postcard!
And am so happy with the postcrossing stamp you used!

RUSSIA - Bolgar Historical and Archaeological Complex

"This property lies on the shores of the Volga River, south of its confluence with the River Kama, and south of the capital of Tatarstan, Kazan. It contains evidence of the medieval city of Bolgar, an early settlement of the civilization of Volga-Bolgars, which existed between the 7th and 15th centuries AD, and was the first capital of the Golden Horde in the 13th century. Bolgar represents the historical cultural exchanges and transformations of Eurasia over several centuries that played a pivotal role in the formation of civilizations, customs and cultural traditions. The property provides remarkable evidence of historic continuity and cultural diversity. It is a symbolic reminder of the acceptance of Islam by the Volga-Bolgars in AD 22 and remains a sacred pilgrimage destination to the Tatar Muslims." -http://whc.unesco.org

This postcard completes my collection of UNESCO Postcards from Russia!

What makes it even more special is the Postcrossing Stamp used!

Thank you so much Ildar for this awesome postcard with equally awesome stamp!