HUNGARY ~Budapest-Széchenyi Bridge from the Pest River Bank ~

This postcard was sent by my niece during her trip to Budapest...A great  night view of the oldest and most famous bridge of Budapest...an architectural masterpiece...Bedankt Dorien!!

©Eck Imre Gábor The Széchenyi Chain Bridge is a suspension bridge that spans the River Danube between Buda and Pest, the western and eastern sides of Budapest, the capital of Hungary. It was the first permanent bridge across the Danube in Hungary, and was opened in 1849.

The Chain Bridge is 375 metres long, with its longest span at 202 metres which at the time was the second largest span in the world, the bridge is only 14.8 metres wide.



Stamps:
Furniture
(Issued 09-02-2001)
Solidarity between Generations
(Issued 17-05-2012)

ALGERIA ~Constantine - Sidi M’Cid bridge ~

Great Constantine city view also often referred as the "City of Bridges" ...Thanks a lot Khaled!



Stamps:
Flowers-Roses
(Issued 07-09-2004) and
Wood sculpture
(Issued 27-05-2014)

Constantine is the third largest and capital of Constantine Province in north-eastern Algerian on the banks of the Rhumel River, it owes its ts name to the Roman Emperor Constantine.When it was founded 2,000 years ago on  a plateau surrounded by deep ravines it  was a great place to build, because the city could be easily defended. Since then, Constantine has outgrown the plateau and spilled over into the adjoining areas.

Of the many high bridges that cross the Rhumel River gorge, the highest and most spectacular of all is the Sidi M’Cid suspension bridge. Opened in 1912 and designed by French engineer Ferdinand Arnodin, this  bridge was the highest bridge in the world for 17 years before Colorado’s Royal Gorge bridge opened in 1929. In 2000 the Sidi M’Cid bridge was given a major renovation.

IRELAND ~Dublin ~

Beautiful Dublin......for me a city on a river has always a special charm and beauty......and its so nice to get "surprise" postcards from traveling friends and family...(♥‿♥).Hééél erg Bedankt Johan!!See his  blog here.


With once again a recent released great stamp:
World War I “Recruiting Irish Soldiers for the Great War”
(Issued 24-07-2014)

Dublin is the capital and largest city of Ireland and it lies in the province of Leinster on Ireland's east coast, at the mouth of the River Liffey.

Its vibrancy, nightlife and tourist attractions are renowned and it is the most popular entry point for international visitors to Ireland.

FRANCE ~Gallo Roman bridge-Vaison ~

From friends vacation in "the heart of the Provence"... Bedankt allemaal!^^


Stamp:
National symbols Mankind (Women)- Marianne
(Issued 16-07-2013)

Vaison-la-Romaine is situated between the Rhone Valley and the Mont Ventoux in the Vaucluse Department.

The gallo-roman remnants are spread over 15 ha, this makes Vaison-la-Romaine the largest archeological field in France.

The bridge is classified as "Historic Monument" since 1840. Le Pont Romain is one of the largest in the Province of Narbonne (barrel vault dating from the 1st century with 17,20 m opening 9 m wide). It is the only unusual Antique bridge still used today.

SRI LANKA ~Gotuwala Nine Arch Viaduct~

An impressive historical bridge view...another one from postcard friend Ravindra who also collect trains on postcards... he wrote that he travelled over this bridge several times...Thanks a lot Ravindra!!


With nice  "World Tourism Day 2011" stamp
Seas, lakes and rivers
(Issued 27-09-2011)

©Photo A Felix J. Perera

The ‘Nine Arch Bridge’ between Ella and Demodara railway stations on the Badulla line is an outstanding civil engineering marvel of the British colonial era.

Gotuwala Viaduct  was built in 1921 and is located almost 3,100 feet above sea level, the largest viaduct in the country is 99.6ft high and has been built entirely of solid rocks, bricks and cement without using a single piece of steel.

People call it the ‘Ahasnamayepalama’ (Bridge of Nine Skies) in Sinhala because of the view from below. When one stands underneath it and looks up it is a beautiful sight of ‘nine skies’ through the nine arches, hence the Sinhala name. One end of this curved nine-arch bridge is a tunnel.

SPAIN ~Saragossa ~

... beautiful city nightview...regularly visitors of my blog will know that I love cities on river banks...
Thanks a lot Antonio!!


With lovely stamps:
Definitive series - H.M. King Juan Carlos I
Flora and Fauna - European Bee-eater (Issued 01-07-2008)
 Jubilee Year of Compostela, Xacobeo 2010 (Issued 13-05-2010)

Saragossa is the capital city of the Zaragoza province and of the autonomous community of Aragon. It is situated on the Ebro river and its tributaries, the Huerva and the Gállego, near the centre of the region, in a valley with a variety of landscapes, ranging from desert (Los Monegros) to thick forest, meadows and mountains.

Puente de Piedra or Stone Bridge across the river Ebro in the Zaragoza. Puente de Piedra is also called the Bridge of Lions because four lions (symbols of the city) are placed on the pillars at both sides of the bridge.

SRI LANKA ~Bridges and Culverts ~

Received my third great ancient bridge postcard from a serie of 4 "Bridges and Culverts".
...and  with matching stamp makes it always a bit more special!! Thanks a lot  Ravindra.

Bridges and Culverts in Sri Lanka -
 Stone Bridge - Mahakanadarawa
 (Issued 27-05-2011)

Ancient Stone Bridge at Mahakanadarawa dates back to the 7th century  and is situated in the midst of the forest. This stone bridge across Malwathu Oya was part of the main route to Mannar harbor which was the main harbor for the country during Anuradhapura era.

SINGAPORE ~Marina Bay Sand~

...What a coincidence...my first two received cards of 2013 are from the same place... this postcard shows a stunning night view of a recently build hotel...looks like a giant ship on top of three towers...it even has a swimming pool on the fifth floor...I would love to stay over there... Just amazing...Thanks a lot Spencer!!

With great and colorful stamps from a set of 4, Fauna and flora (Issued 20-04-2004)

Marina Bay Sands is a landmark hotel and casino complex in the newly reclaimed Marina Bay area of Singapore.The grand opening of Marina Bay Sands was held on 17 February 2011.

LUXEMBOURG ~Pont Adolphe Bridge~

A beautiful postcard with view of the Pont Adolphe, one of three main bridges that connect one side of the city to the other...Although it is one of Belgium's nearest neighbours this is only my second card from this small and still "Hard to Get" country ...Thanks a lot Johan voor dit toch wel speciale kaartje!!:D

With lovely (SEPAC) stamp showing Luxembourg City's Chemin de la Corniche issued in 2011.

The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg is a small landlocked country in western Europe, bordered by Belgiun, France and Germany. With a population of under half a million it covers 2568 square kilometers. The country is ruled by a Grand Duke and is the world's only remaining Grand Duchy.

Built between 1900 and 1902, the bridge has become an unofficial national symbol, representing Luxembourg's independence and is the largest stone arch in the world.

IRELAND ~Dublin~

My first official postcard from Ireland(IE-34452)...A wonderful river view... For me a city on a river has always a special charm and beauty... Thanks Melissa!

From the back of the card:
Dublin city is spread over the broad valley of the river Liffey, with the Wicklow Hills sheltering it on the south. In addition to its splendid public buildings. Dublin is particulary rich in domestic architecture of the 18th century, it is one of Europe's most beautifully situated capitals with pleasant beaches and mountains only a short journey away.

UKRAINE ~Pedestrian Park Bridge~

Got a wonderful bridge view from Alex! Reading about Trukhanov Island I think it must be a great place to visit, a litle "heaven" in the big city of Kiev... I was wondering... have you ever been there?:D Thanks a lot Alex!!

With nice Ukraine stamp of Yuri Gagarin issued for the 50th anniversary of Human Spaceflight!The stamp also has the famous autograph of the astronaut.

Park Pedestrian Bridge is a light construction 400 metres in length that connects Kiev to the Trukhanov Island. Opened in 1957, this is the only bridge constructed specifically for the pedestrian traffic over the Dnipro river.
Trukhanov Island is a beautiful green space in the heart of Kiev, and is a favorite destination for both locals and visitors. Island visitors can enjoy wonderful beaches, cafes, bars, restaurants, a number of sport activities such as beach football (soccer), swimming, tennis, biking and during the winter months snow skiing. Fishermen believe that this oasis is a lucky place.

SRI LANKA ~Bridges and Culverts ~

Received not one but two surprize cards today!! They are from a set of 4 "Bridges and Culverts of Sri Lanka" with lovely matching stamps...Date Of issue:-27.05.2011. I think its always special cards with matching stamps!! Thanks a lot Ravindra!!
A Belgian card is on its way to you...

Bogoda Steel bridge-Ruwanwella (googled it for more information but I couldn't find anything about this bridge... :( )

Bogoda Wooden Bridge is probably the oldest (400 years) wooden bridge surviving with a roof in the world. It was originally built entirely of Wood, and has since been restored, even the nails used are wooden

UKRAINE ~Kiev~

Another wonderful and a bit mystic nightview of Kiev arrived today.
Thanks a lot Alex! :-)


The statue of Prince Vladimir I of Kiev stands on a hill overlooking the Dnieper river below. Vladimir I (died 1015), also called Vladimir the Great and St. Vladimir, was grand prince of Kievan Russia from about 980 to 1015. His reign represents the culmination in the development of this first Russian state.

TAIWAN ~Dajhih Bridge~

The Dajhih Bridge, Taipei is one of Taipei city’s new landmarks. It is the first cable-stayed bridge with a single pylon in the shape of a fishing rod in the city. It was partially opened to traffic in June 2002. In January 2003, the main span was opened
to traffic. The bridge has a total length of 820 meters and eight-lanes, with two-way traffic. It is an important bridge connecting the Dajhih district to other parts of Taipei. At night, when its red cables and pylon are illuminated, it resembles a dazzling work of large outdoor art that sets off the beautiful scenery of neighboring Keelung River Park.

FRANCE ~The Pont du Gard-UNESCO~

The Pont Du Gard is a 49m high bridge and the longest level is 275m (300 yard) long. 2000 years ago over 1000 people worked for 5 years on the construction. The bridge was built to bring water to the city of Nimes via a 50km long aqueduct. Its on the UNESCO list since 1985.