With a lot of great stamps!
Reggio Emilia is a town of northern Italy, in the Emilia-Romagna region and is the main comune (municipality) of the Province of Reggio Emilia.
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Showing posts with label Italy. Show all posts
Friday, January 28, 2011
ITALY ~Reggio Emilia~
Great multiview from Italy... And with some interesting information on the back of the card...The Italian tricolore flag was “invented” here in Reggio Emilia and used for the first time. (they are now celebrating the 150th anniversary of that date) And it is also famous for its Parmesan cheese. I think we al know and tasted that delicious cheese..
With a lot of great stamps!
Reggio Emilia is a town of northern Italy, in the Emilia-Romagna region and is the main comune (municipality) of the Province of Reggio Emilia.
With a lot of great stamps!Reggio Emilia is a town of northern Italy, in the Emilia-Romagna region and is the main comune (municipality) of the Province of Reggio Emilia.
Friday, January 14, 2011
ITALY ~Pisa- Leaning Tower - UNESCO~
Received a wonderful aerial view from Italy with one of the most famous buildings in the world, "De Scheve toren" or "Leaning Tower" of Pisa... I think you can asked anyone to name a few things they know about Italy and "the Leaning Tower" of Pisa will be one of them... But I never knew that it was in such a beautiful setting... And now I have a card showing it!! GREAT!! Thanks a lot Riccardo!!
Mail related stamps are always so nice...
Pisa is located in the Tuscany region of the Italian coast.The site of Santa Chiara is located in the heart of Pisa’s old town and borders the Cathedral Square (Piazza dei Miracoli), which is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The group of buildings, which dates back to 1257 and has been used since then as a hospital and university centre.The leaning Tower (La Torre di Pisa) is the bell tower for the adjacent cathedral.
Mail related stamps are always so nice...
Pisa is located in the Tuscany region of the Italian coast.The site of Santa Chiara is located in the heart of Pisa’s old town and borders the Cathedral Square (Piazza dei Miracoli), which is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The group of buildings, which dates back to 1257 and has been used since then as a hospital and university centre.The leaning Tower (La Torre di Pisa) is the bell tower for the adjacent cathedral.
Thursday, November 25, 2010
ITALY ~Venice~
And a wonderful multi-multi-multi view of Venice, known as the most romantic city in the world... I think this card must be showing all of Venice...I visited it a long time ago! It brings back such lovely memories of the great time I had there and I recognise a lot of the pictures from the card :D
With nice Pavarotti stamp!
The City of Venice is Capital of the Veneto region in Italy. It is famous for its canals, gondolas and spectacular architecture.
With nice Pavarotti stamp!
The City of Venice is Capital of the Veneto region in Italy. It is famous for its canals, gondolas and spectacular architecture.
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
ITALY ~Rome-UNESCO~
This card brings back such nice memories!
Italy... one of the few countries I have visited during a school holiday a looooong time ago... I remember the beautiful and historic city, amazing art and architecture. .... To stand in front of one of the Seven Wonders of the World was incredible.I think the Colosseum is astonishing, and is a sight that everyone should visit at least once!
The Colosseum is an elliptical amphitheatre in the center of the city of Rome, Italy, the largest ever built in the Roman Empire. It is considered one of the greatest works of Roman architecture and Roman engineering.Capable of seating 50,000 spectators, the Colosseum was used for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles. As well as the gladiatorial games, other public spectacles were held there, such as mock sea battles, animal hunts, executions, re-enactments of famous battles, and dramas based on Classical mythology. The building ceased to be used for entertainment in the early medieval era. It was later reused for such purposes as housing, workshops, quarters for a religious order, a fortress, a quarry, and a Christian shrine.
Italy... one of the few countries I have visited during a school holiday a looooong time ago... I remember the beautiful and historic city, amazing art and architecture. .... To stand in front of one of the Seven Wonders of the World was incredible.I think the Colosseum is astonishing, and is a sight that everyone should visit at least once!
The Colosseum is an elliptical amphitheatre in the center of the city of Rome, Italy, the largest ever built in the Roman Empire. It is considered one of the greatest works of Roman architecture and Roman engineering.Capable of seating 50,000 spectators, the Colosseum was used for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles. As well as the gladiatorial games, other public spectacles were held there, such as mock sea battles, animal hunts, executions, re-enactments of famous battles, and dramas based on Classical mythology. The building ceased to be used for entertainment in the early medieval era. It was later reused for such purposes as housing, workshops, quarters for a religious order, a fortress, a quarry, and a Christian shrine.
ITALY ~Pompeii-UNESCO~
And Pompeii is certainly a place that I would love to visit! :-)
Pompeii is a ruined and partially buried Roman town-city near modern Naples in the territory of the comune of Pompeii. Pompeii was destroyed and completely buried during a long catastrophic eruption of the volcano Mount Vesuvius spanning two days in 79 AD. The eruption buried Pompeii under 22 meters of ash and pumice, and it was lost for nearly 1,600 years before its accidental rediscovery in 1592. Since then, its excavation has provided an extraordinarily detailed insight into the life of a city at the height of the Roman Empire. Today, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of the most popular tourist attractions of Italy, with approximately 2,500,000 visitors every year.
Pompeii is a ruined and partially buried Roman town-city near modern Naples in the territory of the comune of Pompeii. Pompeii was destroyed and completely buried during a long catastrophic eruption of the volcano Mount Vesuvius spanning two days in 79 AD. The eruption buried Pompeii under 22 meters of ash and pumice, and it was lost for nearly 1,600 years before its accidental rediscovery in 1592. Since then, its excavation has provided an extraordinarily detailed insight into the life of a city at the height of the Roman Empire. Today, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of the most popular tourist attractions of Italy, with approximately 2,500,000 visitors every year.
Monday, April 26, 2010
ITALY ~Sicily~
...Finally after more than a week without mail I received a lovely special shaped card with great views of the island Sicily today... I really missed not getting postcards on a regulary base... I think it must be the volcanic eruption of the Eyjafjallajokul (tough name by the way!:-)) that delayed all the mail...
I have also a lot postcards still travelling...
Sicily is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea and an autonomous region of Italy. Views of:
1. Syracuse
2.Cefalù
3.Erice
4.Mount Etna
5.Messina
6.Agrigento
I have also a lot postcards still travelling...
Sicily is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea and an autonomous region of Italy. Views of:1. Syracuse
2.Cefalù
3.Erice
4.Mount Etna
5.Messina
6.Agrigento
Monday, February 22, 2010
ITALY ~Otranto~
Two cards with totally different atmosphere...For me the swiss view looks not so inviting...but the Italian card with so typical and beautiful mediterian colors makes me immediately dreaming of summer and holidays!! :) The great Italian stamp was issued on the 12 februari for carnival masks Acireale folklore.
Otranto is a historic seaside town and port on the Adriatic coast of southern Italy, in the region of Puglia.The town is in the province of Lecce, and is close to the easternmost point of Italy.
Otranto is a historic seaside town and port on the Adriatic coast of southern Italy, in the region of Puglia.The town is in the province of Lecce, and is close to the easternmost point of Italy.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
ITALY ~Grottammare~
Grottammare is a town and on the Italy's Adriatic coast, in the province of Ascoli Piceno, Marche region. It receives over 500,000 tourists a year.
Thursday, April 16, 2009
ITALY ~Florence~
Italy... one of the few coutries I have visited, also during a Easter holiday a looooong time ago... I remember the beautiful and historic cities, amazing art and architecture.
Florence is the capital of Tuscany and lies on the river Arno and is one of the msot beautiful cities in Italy and the centre of Italian Renaissance. It's historic centre is part of Unesco Heritage since 1982
Florence is the capital of Tuscany and lies on the river Arno and is one of the msot beautiful cities in Italy and the centre of Italian Renaissance. It's historic centre is part of Unesco Heritage since 1982
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
ITALY ~Vatican city~
This card brings back such lovely memories on a school holiday.... A looooong time ago (when I was much younger) ...
A ten days trip by bus to Italy! We visited all the most famous sites in Rome and Venetia with as highlight the Saint Peter's basilica in Vatican city!
So this is one of the few cards from which I can say: I'VE BEEN THERE!! :):)
The Basilica of Saint Peter is located within the Vatican city. St Peter's has the largest interior of any Christian church in the world, holding 60.000 people. It occupies a "unique position" as one of the holiest sites and as "the greatest of all churches of Christendom". Catholic tradition holds that Saint Peter's tomb is below the altar of the basilica. For that reason many Popes starting with the first ones, have been buried here. As a work of architecture, it is regarded as the greatest building of its age.
A ten days trip by bus to Italy! We visited all the most famous sites in Rome and Venetia with as highlight the Saint Peter's basilica in Vatican city!
So this is one of the few cards from which I can say: I'VE BEEN THERE!! :):)
The Basilica of Saint Peter is located within the Vatican city. St Peter's has the largest interior of any Christian church in the world, holding 60.000 people. It occupies a "unique position" as one of the holiest sites and as "the greatest of all churches of Christendom". Catholic tradition holds that Saint Peter's tomb is below the altar of the basilica. For that reason many Popes starting with the first ones, have been buried here. As a work of architecture, it is regarded as the greatest building of its age.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
ITALY ~The Orto botanica de Padova-UNESCO~
Italy has the largest amount UNESCO World Heritage sites with 41 places:http://whc.unesco.org/en/statesparties/it
This giant plane tree dates from 1680, it has a hollow trunk, owing to a lightning strike... The Orto botanica de Padavo is the world's oldest university botanical garden. Its located in Padua and was founded in 1545. The garden covers roughly 22.000 square meters and is known for its special collections and historic design.It became a UNESCO site in 1997.
This giant plane tree dates from 1680, it has a hollow trunk, owing to a lightning strike... The Orto botanica de Padavo is the world's oldest university botanical garden. Its located in Padua and was founded in 1545. The garden covers roughly 22.000 square meters and is known for its special collections and historic design.It became a UNESCO site in 1997.
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
ITALY~Pantheon~
Sent by Andrea. The Pantheon wich was originally built as a Temple to all gods of Ancient Rome and rebuilt circa 125AD.The Pantheon is one of Rome's oldest, best-preserved and most popular monuments. It is located in the heart of the old city, which was included on Unesco's World Heritage List in 1980.
ITALY ~Venice~
Sent by Eduardo. Rio de la Canonica.Venice is world-famous for its canals. The island on wich the city is built are connected by about 400 bridges.
ITALY ~Sardinia~
Sent by isabetta. View of Villasimius a very famous tourists town situated on the southeastern coast of the island Sardinia. There are some of the most beautiful beaches at the Mediterranear sea.
ITALY ~Valpiano~
Sent by Gasparo.Valpiano is a little town, about 14.0000 inhabitants near Torino In the north-west of Italy.
ITALY ~Piazza Navona-Rome~
Sent by Francisca. Piazza Navona a square in Rome, with two fountains. The Fountain del Moro and The Fountain of the Four Rivers with Egyptian Obelisk in the middle of the piazza.
For the booklovers:-)
The piazza is featurered in Dan Browns 2000 thriller Angels and Demons, in wich the Fountain dei Quatro Fiumi is listed as one of the Altars of Science.
For the booklovers:-)
The piazza is featurered in Dan Browns 2000 thriller Angels and Demons, in wich the Fountain dei Quatro Fiumi is listed as one of the Altars of Science.
ITALY
Sent by Milton from Barolo. Card say: Tanti saluti palle langhe e dall. Maybe someone can translate it.
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