... Once more a wonderful postcard coming from an amazing place💙... "Fin del mundo" famously used for Ushuaia or "World's End"... view of the Saint Christopher an iconic shipwreck landmark famous for its WWII history and striking visual against the Beagle Channel... a place with unique atmosphere as being the southernmost city in the world, located at the southern tip of Argentina... surrounded by the icy waters of the Beagle Channel and the peaks of the Andes Mountains... Ushuaia history is as fascinating as its geography... its strategic position made it a key point for explorers, sailors, and scientists throughout history... this legacy can still be seen in the city’s museums, architecture, and maritime culture... a popular travel destination for its stunning Patagonia landscapes and the primary departure point for Antarctic cruises... its unique geography, dominated by mountains, valleys, and lakes, offers visitors unforgettable spectacular views and a wide variety of activities year-round... don't know why but there are no stamps and no cancellation but machine labelled (maybe anyone can help why this is or what it means)??? Thanks so much dear Gian Luca and Raffaella! (✿ ♥‿♥) Must have been a really special place to visit!
I feel so privileged and spoiled that there are so many wonderful people🥰 who surprises me with postcards from really the most stunning places and I have so much more beauties to post here!!!💌
Photo: ANDRES BONETTI
Ushuaia is located on the southern coast of Isla Grande de Tierra del Fuego. This island is surrounded by the Pacific and Atlantic oceans, and separated from the continent by the Strait of Magellan and bordered to the south by the Beagle Channel. Ushuaia was founded in 1884. From its beginnings as a military outpost and prison, Ushuaia has developed over the decades into a world-class tourist destination. Its name comes from the Yámana language and means "bay facing west."
Due to its latitude (54° South), Ushuaia has the unique distinction of experiencing the longest night in winter and the longest daylight hours in summer. Of the five cities worldwide recognized as "gateways" to Antarctica, Ushuaia is the closest port, located just 1,000 kilometers from the Antarctic Peninsula.
The "Saint Christopher" was built in the US in 1943, served the British Navy as HMS Justice, later sold to Argentina. Suffered engine trouble in 1954 while working on salvage in the Beagle Channel, was beached and abandoned in 1957.
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