LITHUANIA / RUSSIA - Curonian Spit

"Human habitation of this elongated sand dune peninsula, 98 km long and 0.4-4 km wide, dates back to prehistoric times. Throughout this period it has been threatened by the natural forces of wind and waves. Its survival to the present day has been made possible only as a result of ceaseless human efforts to combat the erosion of the Spit, dramatically illustrated by continuing stabilisation and reforestation projects." -http://whc.unesco.org

Postcard 1: From Lithuania

 

"I like spending some days there", shares Vilma.

Many thanks for this card!

Postcard 2: From Russia

Thank you so much Larisa for this wonderful postcard of Dancing Trees on Curonian Spit with matching stamp! =)

LITHUANIA - Vilnius Historic Centre

"Political centre of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania from the 13th to the end of the 18th century, Vilnius has had a profound influence on the cultural and architectural development of much of eastern Europe. Despite invasions and partial destruction, it has preserved an impressive complex of Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque and classical buildings as well as its medieval layout and natural setting." -http://whc.unesco.org

Postcard 1

 

Thank you so much for this St. Ann Church card, Agne... =) 

Postcard 2

  

Interior of St. John Church. An official postcrossing card from SNOBAS.

Thank you so much!

LITHUANIA - Kernavė Archaeological Site (Cultural Reserve of Kernavė)

"The Kernavė Archaeological site, about 35 km north-west of Vilnius in eastern Lithuania, represents an exceptional testimony to some 10 millennia of human settlements in this region. Situated in the valley of the River Neris, the site is a complex ensemble of archaeological properties, encompassing the town of Kernavė, forts, some unfortified settlements, burial sites and other archaeological, historical and cultural monuments from the late Palaeolithic Period to the Middle Ages. The site of 194,4 ha has preserved the traces of ancient land-use, as well as remains of five impressive hill forts, part of an exceptionally large defence system. Kernavė was an important feudal town in the Middle Ages. The town was destroyed by the Teutonic Order in the late 14th century, however the site remained in use until modern times" -http://whc.unesco.org

Postcard 1

 

Postcard 2

 

Thank you so much for sharing with me both cards above, Vilma...