HUNGARY / SLOVAKIA - 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." -http://whc.unesco.org

Postcard 1: Slovakia - Dobšinská Ice Cave

Yey! Finally! Another new UNESCO Site for my collection!

Thank you so much dear Zuzana for sending this card!

She shared "this is one of the caves that belong to the Slovak Karst"

Postcard 2: Slovakia - Dobšinská Ice Cave

A very nice postcard with cute stamps from Zuzana

who wished me a happy Christmas 2015!

Thank you dear Zuzana... 

Yes, I had a great Christmas holidays spent with family...

Postcard 3: Slovakia - Dobšinská Ice Cave

Thank you so much Zuzana for this great New Year postcard!

Thank you also for the many wishes! ^-^

Postcard 4: Slovakia - Dobšinská Ice Cave

 

  Thank you so much Zuzana for this awesome postcard with matching stamp!

Always thoughtful of you...

Postcard 5:  Slovakia - Domica Cave

Great view inside the cave!
Thank you so much dear Zuzana for this wonderful card! =)

Postcard 6:  Slovakia - Domica Cave

Another great card from Zuzana of Slovakia!

Thank you so much for always thinking and helping me increase my UNESCO collection!

Postcard 7:  Slovakia - Ochtinská Aragonite Cave 

Thank you so much Zuzana for sharing this very nice postcard!

I can't imagine how these beautiful formations look like inside the cave!
And I like the colorful stamps! ^-^

Postcard 8:  Slovakia - Ochtinská Aragonite Cave 

I like the stamps as much as I like the postcard, Zuzana!
Thanks for sharing these postcard with me.
The cave must really be beautiful inside!


Postcard 9:  Slovakia - Ochtinská Aragonite Cave 

Amazing view! Nature at its best!

Thank you again Zuzana for always sending beautiful postcards! ^-^

Postcard 10:  Slovakia - Gombasecká Jaskyňa Cave

Another surprise postcard from dear Zuzana!

Thank you so much for sharing with me this great postcard with great stamps!

Postcard 11:  Slovakia - Krásnohorská Jaskyňa (Slovak Karst)

A surprise postcard form dear Zuzana!

Thank you so much for making my blog beautiful with your postcards!

Postcard 12:  Slovakia - Silická Ladnica Ice Cave

Seems that the stalactites and stalagmites are in form of ice!
So nice to have this postcard, dear Zuzana! Thank you so much!


Postcard 13:  Slovakia - Jasovská Cave

Thank you so much Zuzana for this wonderful postcard with wonderful stamps!
I am happy that your grandson visits you often!

Postcard 14:  Slovakia - Jasovská Cave

Another beautiful postcard with cute stamps from dear Zuzana...
Thanks much and enjoy your time with your grandchildren!

Postcard 15:  Hungary - Baradla Cave

"The Baradla Cave is the biggest and the most beautiful cave in Hungary", shares Julia who's been to this cave.
Thank you so much Julia for this wonderful card! =)

7 Components included are:

- Aggtelek
- Szendrő-Rudabánya Hill
- Esztramos Hill in Hungary, 
- Dobšinská Ice Cave
- Koniar plateau
- Plešivec plateau
- neighbourhood of Silica and Jasov in Slovakia.

Some of 712 Caves included are:

> Baradla (Hungary) and Domica Cave (Slovakia)

> Gombasecka Cave

> Silicka Ladnica Ice Cave

> Dobšinská Ice Cave

> Ochtinská Aragonite Cave

> Jasovská Cave

HUNGARY - Millenary Benedictine Abbey of Pannonhalma and its Natural Environment

"The first Benedictine monks settled here in 996. They went on to convert the Hungarians, to found the country's first school and, in 1055, to write the first document in Hungarian. From the time of its founding, this monastic community has promoted culture throughout central Europe. Its 1,000-year history can be seen in the succession of architectural styles of the monastic buildings (the oldest dating from 1224), which still today house a school and the monastic community." -https://whc.unesco.org

A great postcard from Hungary!
Thank you so much for this awesome card with equally awesome stamps, Bori!

HUNGARY - Budapest, including the Banks of the Danube, the Buda Castle Quarter and Andrássy Avenue

"This site has the remains of monuments such as the Roman city of Aquincum and the Gothic castle of Buda, which have had a considerable influence on the architecture of various periods. It is one of the world's outstanding urban landscapes and illustrates the great periods in the history of the Hungarian capital." -http://whc.unesco.org

Postcard 1

Thank you so much for this card, Klari!

Postcard 2


Thank you so much Zuzana for remembering me
during your trip to Budapest last December 2011!


Postcard 3


Thank you so much Jean Pierre for another surprise postcard
during your trip to Budapest showing the Hungarian Parliament Building!


Postcard 4

Thank you so much, Bernadett for this awesome postcard!
The view looks romatic!

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!

HUNGARY - Tokaj Wine Region Historic Cultural Landscape

"The cultural landscape of Tokaj graphically demonstrates the long tradition of wine production in this region of low hills and river valleys. The intricate pattern of vineyards, farms, villages and small towns, with their historic networks of deep wine cellars, illustrates every facet of the production of the famous Tokaj wines, the quality and management of which have been strictly regulated for nearly three centuries." -http://whc.unesco.org

Another great card!

Thank you so much for sharing wonderful cards with me, Julia!

HUNGARY - Hortobágy National Park - the Puszta

"The cultural landscape of the Hortobágy Puszta consists of a vast area of plains and wetlands in eastern Hungary. Traditional forms of land use, such as the grazing of domestic animals, have been present in this pastoral society for more than two millennia." -http://whc.unesco.org

Postcard 1

Thank you so much Ferenc for this great postcard!

I am so thankful that this card reached me after more than 2 months!

Postcard 2

BIG THANKS Ekaterina for sharing with me this Puszta card!

I also like the stamps you used!

Postcard 3

Thank you so much Zuzana for sharing with me this postcard!
Hope you had a wonderful time in Budapest! =)