SERBIA ~ Felix Romuliana - Gamzigrad - UNESCO ~

...Views of a beautiful archeological site... this fortified palace represents the best preserved work of Roman architecture in Serbia... located in a valley, protected by the surrounding hills... the remains of this luxurious Imperial Roman Place offers you a glimpse of the once magnificent and truly authentic Roman palace... with impressive ruins and unique collection of archeological artefacts... in total, within the palace walls, there are the remains of 20 circular towers and two gates, thermal baths, memorial complex, a number of temples with mosaic floors (only a couple visible on the site), the best ones are in the local museum... with nice matching UNESCO stamp👍... Thanks a lot Vladimir!¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Zaječar is a town in eastern Serbia know for the Gamzigrad Palace. Felix Romuliana was built in the 3 and 4th century by Roman Emperor Galerius who named it after his mother. 

Today, it is known that Galerius and his mother Romula were buried near Felix Romuliana palace, at “Magura” site, where archaeologists discovered two richly decorated masonry tombs and two mounds with bonfires where burning and apotheosis of the emperor and his mother took place.

This imperial complex has been discovered in 1953.

In 2007, this site was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Stamps:

3X Definitives 

(Issued 2023-2025-2026)

August Gamzigrad - Felix Romuliana

 (Issued 21-09-2007)

SERBIA ~ Drina River Canyon - Tara National Park - UNESCO Tentative ~

... Beautiful autumn nature view... this canyon is a real natural gem... the Drina River is the lifeblood of the park and creates one the most stunning canyons in the Balkan... and one of Europe’s largest and deepest gorges... the sides are very steep with numerous tributaries of turquoise water, and culverts, overgrown with dense pine forest and shrubby vegetation, but there are often also vertical, bare rocky cliffs... it is a major attraction for visitors who enjoy nature, photography, rafting, and hiking... Thanks Linda! (✿◠‿◠)

Photo: Irene Becker
Tara National Park forms part of the Dinaric Alps in western Serbia, covering about 220km². In 1981 the mountain range of Tara was declared a National Park also sometimes called the "lungs of Serbia." The Drina river runs for 346 km through the Balkans and forms a large portion of the border between Serbia and Bosnia & Herzegovina. 

It’s named after Mount Tara, which stands at 1,000 to 1,590 metres above sea level. There are 53 species of mammals and 153 species of birds living in this nature reserve park while bear, chamois and roe deer are protected by law. It’s home to Serbia’s only native population of brown bears.

3X Definitives - Fruits and Flowers

(Issued 18-12-2024)

"EXPO BG 2027"

(Issued 11-04-2024)

SERBIA ~ Felix Romuliana - Gamzigrad - UNESCO ~

...Views of a beautiful archeological site... this fortified palace of Emperor Galerius represents the best preserved work of Roman architecture in the whole territory of Serbia... located in a valley, protected by the surrounding hills... the remains of the luxurious Imperial Roman Place offers you a glimpse of the once magnificent and truly authentic Roman palace... with impressive ruins and unique collection of archeological artefacts... in total, within the palace walls, there are the remains of 20 circular towers and two gates, thermal baths, memorial complex, a number of temples with mosaic floors (only a couple visible on the site), the best ones are in the local museum... with nice matching UNESCO stamp👍... Thanks a lot Vladimir!【ツ】 

Gamzigrad archaeological site is located south of the Danube river, near the city of Zaječar in Eastern Siberia. The main area covers 10 acres.

Roman Emperior Galerius Maximianus built this imperial palace on the land of Gamzigrad, near the  town Zajecar. This place has been built in the 3th and 4th century in name of himself and in honour of his mother Romuli, after who this place was named. Today, it is known that Galerius and his mother Romula were buried near Felix Romuliana palace, at “Magura” site, where archaeologists discovered two richly decorated masonry tombs and two mounds with bonfires where burning and apotheosis of the emperor and his mother took place.This imperial complex has been discovered in 1953.

In 2007, this site was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Stamps:
 

Definitive - Children's Online Safety

(Issued 07-2019)

AugustGamzigrad- Felix Romuliana

(Issued 21-09-2007)

European Nature Protection 

(Issued 20-07-2019)

SERBIA ~ Studenica Monastery - UNESCO ~

... Views of one of the most important, largest and richest Serbian Orthodox medieval monasteries... fantastic architecture and wonderful location in the middle of intact nature... a quiet and peaceful place... its highlight are undoubtedly its collection of 13th and 14th century Byzantine style frescoes... there are three churches in the complex and the main one is constructed of fine white marble... as with all monasteries in Serbia, these are buildings still in use and very much for the people.... it is a place of reflection and connection with a rich history... Thanks a lot Vladimir!ヽ(ヅ)ノ

Studenica Monastery is located in central Serbia, in the Raška region, which was the birthplace of the medieval Serbian state. This monastery was established in the late 12thC by the founder of the medieval Serbian state and the Nemanjić dynasty, Stefan Nemanja. Besides his, the graves of his wife Anastasia and his son, Stefan the First-Crowned, the first king of Serbia, are also located there.

Studenica Monastery is a huge complex including several churches, being the main one dedicated to the Presentation of the Holy Virgin, next to this one is another church dedicated to Saints Joachim and Anne, a small church dedicated to Saint Nicholas and the foundations of another church dedicated to Saint John the Baptist. 

Studenica Monastery has been on the UNESCO List of World Cultural Heritage since 1986.

Stamps:

The 75th Anniversary of the UNO 

(Issued 23-12020)

Serbian Sacral Architecture 

(Issued 15-04-2021)

SERBIA ~ Church of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul - Novi Pazar - Unesco ~

... Nice view of a Serbian Orthodox church (the East side)... considered as the oldest intact church in Serbia and one of the oldest in the region with a great religious, architectural and cultural value... located on a tranquil hill in Ras the former capital of medieval Serbia... above the city of Nova Pazar... it has been the site of many archaeological excavations and valuable items have been found here... apart from being a religious object, it is also partly a museum, which has many artefacts which date centuries ago... interestingly, this area today is almost completely Muslim... Thanks a lot Laco!【ツ】

Dedicated to Saints Peter and Paul, the church was founded in the 4thC during Roman rule, while additions were made in the 7th and 9thC, after which it served as the ecclesiastical seat of the Serbian church, and as the baptismal church and state council site of the Nemanjić dynasty, until the last years of the 12thC.

As part of the larger Old Ras medieval complex, the church was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1979, which includes the nearby monasteries of Sopoćani and Đurđevi Stupovi, as well as the fortress of Old Ras.

 Stamps:

Definitives 

(Issued 01-03-2022)

SERBIA ~ Petrovaradin fortress - Novi Sad ~

... Great postcard coming from a small mostly unknown Balkan country... one of the hidden gems in Europe... Novi Sad is a beautiful and historic small city beside the Danube river... this large (cover 112 ha) impressive fortress located on a rock dominates the view along the river ... it was such an important stronghold that it became known as the "Gibraltar of the Danube".... its military role ended long ago... this historical monument is now a popular destination with museums, archives, studios and galleries of artists, astronomical observatory, planetarium, restaurants and a very unique hotel... also famous for the music festival "Exit".... Thanks a lot Anni!!❀◕ ‿ ◕❀

Photo: Dragan Bosnić-  Design: Milan Bori
Serbia is situated in Southeast Europe, a landlocked country that was previously part of Yugoslavia. Serbia and Montenegro formed a union after Yugoslavia collapsed, but the two separated in 2006. Since then, the country has struggled with ethnic conflict between Christian Serbs and Muslim Kosovo Albanians. Kosovo, a region in Serbia – declared independence in 2008.

Nov Sad is he second-largest city in the country, And the administrative and commercial centre of the Serbian province of Vojvodina.

The Petrovaradin Fortress has existed since Roman times, but what you see today dates from the late 17th and early 18thC and was built to protect the city from the Turkish. The great French military architect, Vauban, oversaw its construction. This fortress is situated on the right bank of the Danube River, the second largest river in Europe after the Volga River, flowing through 10 countries in Central and Eastern Europe before it reaches the Black Sea.

Stamp

Horses - Ljubicevo Equestrian Games
(Issue 01-09-2017)

SERBIA ~Saint Nicholas Cathedral - Sremski Karlovci ~

...Pretty panoramic view....a lovely Baroque church on the main square... this very old Eastern Orthodox Church has played a significant role in Serbian history... definitely worth a visit... Thanks Raffi!!ヽ(ヅ)ノ

Sremski Karlovci is located in northern Serbia, on the gentle slopes of the Fruška gora mountain and the banks of the Danube river. This small town was the  Serbian religious center in 18th century.

The Orthodox Cathedral of St. Nicholas was started in 1758 and completed in 1762 and dedicated to St. Nicolas. This single-nave church is one of the most beautiful examples of the 18thC architecture in Vojvodina.

Its iconostasis is regarded as the masterpiece of the Serbian baroque painting. The coffin containing the holy relics of the second Serbian archbishop, St. Arsenije Sremac, is located in front of the iconostasis. The church got its present appearance after the reconstruction carried out in 1909 and 1910.

Stamps:

2X Mileva Maric Einstein, 1875-1948
(Issued 01-04-2014)

Scientists
(Issued 03-03-2016)

Rrince Miloš Obrenović I, 1780-1860
(Issued 01-10-2015)

SERBIA ~Map-Yugoslavia~

Fantastic and interesting map card showing all the former republics of Yugoslavia with their respective flags!! Thanks a lot Ana!!

And cute stamp:
Commemorative stamp "Joy of Europe" (childrens painting).

The Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (SFRY) was the Yugoslav state founded during World War II until it was dissolved in 1992 amid the Yugoslav Wars. It was a socialist state and a federation made up of six socialist republics: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, and Slovenia. Serbia, in addition, included two autonomous provinces of Vojvodina and Kosovo and Metohija.

SERBIA ~Balkan Mountain~

This is only my second card from Serbia...All the views are so wonderful. Serbia is a really unknown country for me altough it is in southern Europe!
And a big thanks to the sender Ana for all the interesting information on the card...
With nice Christmas stamp.

Views from the Balkan mountain in Serbia, the Stara Planina or "Old Mountain". A big part of the mountain is protected as a nature reserve, because many rare species can be found there, with beautiful springs, streams and waterfalls. People from the mountain villagges grwow sheep and make delicious dairy products and women weave traditional rugs.
Midzor: highest peak of Stara Planina mountain (2169m)
Waterfalls near Kalna,
Knajzevac Town,
Denseflower Mullrn (Verbascum Densiflorum)

SERBIA ~Belgrade~

Belgrade is the capital and largest city of Serbia. Its one of the oldest cities in Europe.