GERMANY ~ Schumann House - Leipzig ~

... Nice view of the former home of the composer couple Robert and Clara Schumann (one of the most famous women in Germany)... they lived here the first four years of their marriage... visitors can now see the entire wing where the Schumanns‘ apartment was and enjoy the unique and authentic atmosphere which the Schumann-Haus has to offer... the museum has portraits, music, pianos, and other sentimental memorabilia, reflecting their happy and yet tragic life together... what is truly special and unique about the house is the fact that it is a museum within a independent full-time primary school “Clara Schumann”, with a concentration in music... it's one of the few examples of classicist architecture preserved in Leipzig... with wonderful matching stamp❤️ and special postmark❤️ to celebrate Clara's 200th birthday...  Thanks a lot Dustin!【ツ】

The house had been built in 1838 in neo-classical style by Friedrich August Scheidel.

Following their marriage in September 1840, Robert and Clara Schumann had their first joint flat on the piano nobile of this classicist building and lived there until 1844.

Over that period, some of the most important compositions of Robert Schumann were created, including the “Spring Symphony” and the three string quartets Op. 41, dedicated to Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy.

Clara Schumann (1819 - 1896) was a pianist, composer, piano teacher and the first to perform many works by her husband and by Brahms in public.

Stamp:

The 200th Anniversary of the Birth of Clara Schumann
(05-09-2019)

GERMANY ~ Eifel National Park ~

.... Many lovely views of one of Germany’s 16 national parks... forests and lakes are mixed with grasslands and shrubs so the landscape is constantly changing... it was the first conservation area that protected the upland beech forests... these trees were once the dominating vegetation in Germany and Central Europe... the forest had been used to produce timber for a long time and had experienced massive deforestation... they are now being transformed into wild, unspoilt woodland... you can discover the beautiful nature on trails that run through wonderful spots of untouched nature... home to the largest population of wild cats in Central Europe... the park now protects more than 2.170 endangered plant and animal species... Thanks a lot Sabine!【ツ】

The Eifel National Park extends over an area of approx. 110 square kilometres in the middle of the Hohes Venn Eifel nature park and is located in North Rhine-Westphalia. The park, which was  established in 2004 is still classed as a “National Park in development”.

Eifel National Park is part of the much larger High Fens – Eifel Nature Park, a cross-border protection between Germany and Belgium established in 1960.

Stamps:

Flowers Definitive
 (02-06-2005)

The 100th Anniversary of the Monument to the Battle of the Nations
(Issued 10-10-2013)

GERMANY ~ Fugger and Welser Museum - Augsburg ~

... Beautiful interesting little museum in a significant and uniquely preserved fabric Renaissance building... it presents the histories of the most important Augsburg merchant families of the late 15th and 16thC, the Fuggers and the Welsers... who left an indelible mark not just on Augsburg, but also Europe and the rest of the world... the Fuggers especially, and the Welsers to a lesser extent were the major financiers of the Holy Roman Emperor, the Catholic Church and the development of trade with the New World and Asia... the Fuggers for instance took over from the de’ Medici family and had the European copper economy nailed down, while the Welsers’ power stretched to new German territories in the Americas like Venezuela... it is quite new, very informative and you really learn about these two super rich families... the museum tries to create an impression of the period through movies, ambient sound, projections and interactive displays... and with for us "postcard lovers"❤️ a really great special postmark to celebrate 150 years of postcards👍... Thanks a lot dear Dustin!!✿◕ ‿ ◕✿

"Augsburg is the German Florence, and the Fuggers are a match for the Medici."                                                                                              Philip Melanchthon -16thC

The third oldest German city after Neuss and Trier, Augsburg was founded by the Romans in 15BC.

The Fugger and Welser Museum is housed in the Renaissance building Wieselhaus, built around 1530 by another local figure, Johanne Wiesel, a successful optician of Augsburg who developed microscopes and telescopes as well as eye glasses. After 1550 the side building was extended. The arcades were walled up in the 17thC. They were re-opened and glazed as part of the extensive renovation of the building, and as a result the monument has regained its Latin flair.

Stamp:

Flowers
(Issued 01-07-2019)

GERMANY ~ Old Town Hall - Bamberg - UNESCO ~

... Lovely view of the towns highlight... the unique Altes Rathaus located on an artificial island above the river Regnitz... on one side of the Old Town Hall, there’s a half-timbered building... on the other side, there are impressive frescoes painted across the length of both walls... a town with more than 1.000 years of history... the basic structure of the town remained untouched through the centuries...  unlike most other German towns it was little damaged in World War II... the medieval and baroque town houses and squares are well preserved and most of the streets remain cobbled... an architectural gem... Thanks a lot Sabine!ツ

Bamberg is a town in Upper Franconia, (part of the German state of Bavaria) on the river Regnitz close to its confluence with the river Main.

The old town hall of Bamberg was built in 1386 in the middle of the Regnitz River, accessible by two bridges. According to legend the bishop of Bamberg did not grant the citizens any land for the construction of a town hall. This prompted the townsfolk to ram stakes into the river Regnitz to create an artificial island, on which they built the town hall they so badly wanted.

The Old Town, Bamberg  became a  UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993.

Stamps:

Flora - Flowers
(Issued 08-06-2017)

 Lighthouses - Campen Lighthouse
(Issued 06-06-2019)

GERMANY ~ Jasmund National Park - UNESCO ~

... Beautiful views from the spectacular coastline of the smallest National Park in Germany... famous for the chalk-white cliffs, offering a panoramic view of the Baltic Sea and Germany's mainland coast... the highlights of the island's national park and visited by millions each year.... the beech forests behind the cliffs are also part of the national park... because of the special geological characteristics of the Jasmund National Park, it is home to rare plants and animals... it has also many luxurious seaside resorts... Bismarck, Sigmund Freud, Thomas Mann and Albert Einstein all vacationed here... Thanks so much dear Dustin for thinking of me while on vacation! ✿乂◕‿◕乂  With fantastic special postmark honoring the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing👍...The Apollo 11 lunar module Eagle carrying mission commander Neil Armstrong (shown on the postmark) and pilot Buzz Aldrin landed on the moon’s surface on July 20, 1969, while command module pilot Michael Collins orbited above!💙

Photo: R. Jung, G. Reymann
Jasmund National Park is a natural forest surrounded with White Chalk cliffs and sea beach. It is located on the Island of Rugen in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. This National Park was established in 1990 and covers an area of of 30 km² along the Baltic coast.

In 2011 the beech forest in the park was added to UNESCO World Heritage Site as an extension of the Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and the Ancient Beech Forests of Germany.

Stamps:

Flowers
(Issued 18-12-2018)

Moon Rock  - Astronomy
(Issued 01-07-2019)

GERMANY ~ Stralsund - UNESO ~

... Beautiful aerial view of Stralsund, once the second most important city in the Hanseatic League... the historic old town is surrounded by water, giving it an island feel... Stralsund is almost perfectly preserved, so anyone who enjoys history or unique architecture will love visiting the city because it has so many historic sights and touristic attractions... the Gothic red brick churches, the Old Market Square with the Gothic Town Hall dotting the skyline... and many of the local pharmacies, shops and restaurants are housed in old churches or medieval buildings...  the city of Stralsund is also viewed as the gateway to Scandinavia with its so-called royal ferry line to Trelleborg, steeped in tradition... Big Thanks Dustin !【ツ】With nice First Day cancellation to tribute to the European comet mission Rosetta!👍

Photo: Jochen Knobloch
Stralsund is a city in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany, situated at the southern coast of the Strelasund (a sound of the Baltic Sea separating the island of Rügen from the mainland). In 1293 Stralsund became a member of the Hanseatic League. From 1949 until German Reunification in 1990, Stralsund was part of the German Democratic Republic.

Since 2002, Stralsund's old town  is honored as a UNESCO World Heritage, along with its sister city Wismar.

Stamps:

2X ESA Rosetta stamp - Astrophysics
(Issued 01-07-2019)

GERMANY ~ Ozeaneum and Oceanographic Museum - Stralsund ~

... Great views of the German Oceanographic Museum the largest natural history museum on Germany’s Baltic Coast and the Ozeaneum...  the most visited museum in North Germany... the Oceanographic Museum (Meeresmuseum) has Germany’s largest sea turtle aquarium... while the interactive exhibits and aquariums of the Ozeaneum take visitors on a fascinating underwater journey through the northern seas... the new museum complex has large aquaria, comprehensive exhibitions about the Baltic Sea, the oceans of the world, marine research and resources.... you can also see a 26 metres long blue wale true-to-life replica, "Giants of the Sea"... the Humboldt penguins on the museum’s roof terrace are one of the main attractions.... both are a declaration of love to the sea💙... with lovely special first day flower postmark...Thanks a lot Dustin!!【ツ】Must have been a fascinating and interesting place to visit!👍

Since 1951 the German Oceanographic Museum in the historic city of Stralsund has its domicile in the former dominican monastery St. Katharinen. Topics like Oceanography, Marine Biology, Fishery as well as fauna and flora of the Baltic Sea are presented and communicated in the exhibitions.

36 Aquaria of the tropics and the Mediterranean inhabitate sharks, sea horses, colorful coral fishes and huge sea turtles in their 350 000 liters-turtle-aquarium with a three by eight meters sized window.

Stamp:

Flowers
(Issued 01-07-2019)

GERMANY ~ Wismar - UNESCO ~

... Great postcard showing typical red Brick Gothic buildings ... a small idyllic Hanseatic port-town on the shores of the Baltic Sea... the main highlights of Wismar are the 3 Gothic red brick churches...the  St Nicholas Church, the St George's Church and St. Mary's Church (only the tower is left)... visit the huge market square, one of the largest in northern Germany... and the neo-classical Rathaus or town hall which houses an exhibition in the basement about the history of the town... take a boat trip around the working harbour where you may spot everything from massive cruise ships to small sailing boats... this scenic fisher town and its stunning beaches and forests attracts tourists from all over the world....more than 2.4 million day trippers a year... Big Thanks once more dear Dustin! ✿◕ ‿ ◕✿...  Be sure to have a look at the once more wonderful special postmark!!👍

Photo: Ⓒ D. Radke
With its origins as a Slavic settlement, Wismar's recorded history began in the 12th century. At various times, Wismar has been part of Mecklenburg, Sweden or Germany, including East Germany.

It became part of Germany in 1871, though Sweden officially renounced its claims to the city only much later, in 1903.

Wismar's old town was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2002.

Stamps:

Flora - Flowers
(Issued 08-06-2017)

 Architecture | Art | Buildings | Interior Design (Issued 04-04-2019)

GERMANY ~ St. Mary's Church - Rostock ~

... Great view of Rostock's most important church... the biggest of three town churches in this Hanseatic city... and one of the largest brickstone Gothic buildings in the whole Baltic region... the church has precious furnishings, such as the oldest astronomical clock in Northern Germany still working with original parts (from 1472)... and a bronze baptismal font from 1290.... for more than 770 years, it has been a place of prayer, worship, meetings of civil or academic character... about 150.000 people visit this church every year... it is not a museum but a meeting place of a vital city parish and for the citizens of Rostock... with beautiful special postmark celebrating 100 year anniversary of the Bark "Seute Deern" a unique cargo ship... Thank you Dustin!【ツ】

The first reference to a church on this site is in 1232, which is thought to be the predecessor of the current building. It was enlarged and modified at the end of the 14thC into the present basilica.

The triple-nave cross-shaped basilica is in Brick Gothic, a building style typical of the Hanseatic port cities of northern Germany.

The huge tower with a baroque lantern at the top was not completed until the end of the18thC.

Stamps:

Flora - Flowers
(Issued 03-12-2015)

Flora - Flowers
(Issued 11-05-2017)

GERMANY ~ Map Island Hiddensee - The Western Pomerania Lagoon Area National Park ~

... Great map view and part of a new National Park... Hiddensee has a natural beach along the entire west coast of the Baltic Sea... cars are not allowed on the island... the ideal place to take a bike and go around the Island... stunning and peaceful place away from it all.... a landscape of cliffs and dunes, spits and lagoons...  the perfect destination for anyone who loves beaches or woodland....the national park is characterized by very shallow water housing a unique coastal fauna... all parts of the park are famous for being a resting place for tens of thousands of cranes and geese... with of course a wonderful special postmark... Big Thanks once more Dustin!!【ツ】

Hiddensee island is located in the Baltic Sea, located west of Germany's largest island, Rügen, the German coast.

It is is about 16.8 km long, about 250 m wide at its narrowest point and about 3.7 km wide at its broadest point. It is the largest island within the Western Pomerania Lagoon Area National Park that covers an area  805 km² of very shallow waters.

The national park includes:
-the Darß peninsula
-the western coast of the island of Rügen
-the island of Hiddensee
-the island of Ummanz
-several tiny islets between the above places
-the multiple lagoons in between the land masses



Card from Jana Ninnemann

Stamp:

 Flora - Flowers
 (Issued 11-05-2017)

GERMANY ~ Quedlinburg - UNESCO ~

... Great aerial view of a charming small medieval town with the largest number of half-timbered houses in Germany... the narrow, cobblestone streets are lined with over 1300 half-timbered houses... it has a nice market square with the town hall and the Roland statue, the Castle Hill with the Collegiate Church St Servatius, and several other churches...  the authentic Middle Ages urban layout has hardly changed in the 700 years that have passed... it's like stepping back in time... this city along with the other cities in the region truly represent some hidden gems in the Harz mountains of northern Germany... with "of course"😉 a lovely special postmark... Thanks you very much Dustin!!(✿ ♥‿♥)

Photo: Steffen Schellhorn Quedlinburg is a City in the state of Saxony-Anhalt and lies on the Bode River, in the northern foothills of the Lower Harz Mountains, southwest of Magdeburg.

Founded in 922 as a fortress by Henry I (the Fowler), it became a favourite residence of the Saxon emperors, and in 968 Otto I founded an imperial abbey there (with his daughter Mathilda as abbess), which was secularized in 1803. A member of the Hanseatic League until 1477, the city then came under the protection of the electors of Saxony until it passed to Brandenburg in 1698.

The church, castle, and old town were designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1994.

Stamp:

Flora - Flowers
(Issued 11-05-2017)

GERMANY ~ Cathedral of Saints Catherine and Maurice - Magdeburg ~

... Beautiful (southeast) view of the oldest Gothic-style church in the country... its location on the Elbe river makes it even more impressive... a famous city landmark... fine example of medieval architecture blending the history and culture of the area... because it took over 300 years to complete, you can see different buildings styles being used throughout... luckily, it’s two towers survived bombings in World War II.... after the war, the rest of the church got restored... one of the main sights here is the burial site of Otto the Great... with great special "European Elections" postmark... Thanks a lot Dustin and Good Luck with your thesis🤞!!【ツ】

Magdeburg Cathedral, officially called the Cathedral of Saints Catherine and Maurice is a Protestant cathedral.The first church built in 937 at the location of the current cathedral was an abbey called St. Maurice, dedicated to Saint Maurice; the current cathedral was started from 1209, and the completion of the steeples took place only in 1520.

Magdeburg Cathedral is important because:
It’s the burial place for Otto the Great, the first German Holy Roman Emperor, the first church constructed in Gothic style on German soil and the largest consecrated space in east Germany.

In the 10thC, Magdeburg was the home of Holy Roman Emperor Otto I (“Otto the Great”) and later Otto von Guericke, a politician and scientist who lived in Magdeburg through the difficult period during and after the Thirty Years’ War and worked as the city’s urban planner, protector and mayor for about 50 years. With these two important Otto’s shaping the history and future of Magdeburg, it’s perhaps of no surprise then that the city often gets dubbed as “Otto’s City”.

Stamps:

2X Flora - Flowers
(Issued 11-05-2017)

GERMANY ~ Family Portrait - Rembrandt van Rijn - Herzog Anton Ulrich Museum ~

... Beautiful painting by Rembrandt van Rijn with great matching postmark👍... this year it will be 350 years since Rembrandt died at the age of 63...  this portrait of a family belongs to the late works of Rembrandt... he painted it not long before his death (1666-68)...  unfortunately the family have not been identified.... the work is owned by the Herzog Anton Ulrich Museum in Braunschweig... Thanks a lot Dustin for once more a unique item! (✿ ♥‿♥)

Rembrandt Harmensz.van Rijn  (1606-1669) is one of the most famous Dutch masters of the 17thC born in Leiden. The style period in which Rembrandt made his paintings, drawings and etchings is known as the Baroque.

The Dutch painter, draftsman and etcher Rembrandt van Rijn knew many highs and lows in his life. Despite his success, he was unable to get his finances in order and, after the death of his first wife, he refused to remarry, with all its consequences. He was taken to court by his former housekeeper, fathered an illegitimate child with his new girlfriend, and was declared bankrupt as a blow. Rembrandt was also unfortunately not granted a quiet old age, he lost his then girlfriend Hendrickje to the plague and survived his only son Titus. All the dramas Rembrandt had experienced in his life caused his painting style to change - to his disadvantage - over the years and by the time he died there was virtually no demand for his work.

Founded in 1754, the Herzog Anton Ulrich Museum in Braunschweig is one of the oldest museums in Europe. It houses an important collection of Western old master paintings.

Stamp:

 Flora - Flowers
(Issued 11-05-2017)

GERMANY ~Reichenau Island - UNESCO ~

... Many nice views... this Monastic Island is the largest island in Lake Constance... among the most beautiful points of interest are the three well-preserved Romanesque churches, the monastery buildings, the administrative and representative buildings and the agriculture, which used to supply the monastery... the monastic tradition can still be seen today in the unique religious festivals and processions that take place on the island... it's also a great destination for cycling trips, swimming and diving... with a canoe, one can drive around the whole island.. you can visit the museum of of Reichenau  located in the “old town hall” in the centre of the island... Thanks a lot Sabine!【ツ】

The island of Reichenau is located at Lake Constance’s between Radolfzell and Constance. The 4.5 km long and maximum 1.5 km wide Reichenau is not only the largest island in terms of area, but with around 3,300 inhabitants also the most populous island in Lake Constance.

The island is also called Klosterinsel (church island). Since 2000, the Reichenau monastery has been on the UNESCO World Heritage list.

Stamps:

Flora - Flowers
(Issued 08-06-2017)

UNESCO WHS - Imperial Abbey of Corvey
(Issued 01-03-2016)

GERMANY ~ Yellowhammer Bird ~

... Lovely bird view with great matching 2019 EUROPE stamp "national birds" and postmark💚... it's a bird of open country with scattered bushes and hedgerows... they are often seen perched on top of a hedge or bush, singing... but like many of our farmland birds, the Yellowhammer has declined in number in recent years...  this German stamp is taking part at "The Europa Stamps Bird Project 2019" which allows you to scan the stamps in order to hear the bird's song with a special app... the Belgians EUROPE stamps also and they will be released on June 17... unfortunately I will not be able to swap many of them because the souvenir sheet of two stamps has a 2X Europe 3rd class value and cost 8,40 €🤔... Thanks a lot Dustin!!✿◕ ‿ ◕✿

The Yellowhammer is a sparrow-sized, bright yellow bird of woodland edges, hedgerows, heath and farmland that feeds on seeds and invertebrates. In the winter, it will join mixed flocks of buntings, finches and sparrows to feed on seeds on farmland.  The female builds a cup-shaped nest from grass and moss, laying between two and six eggs.

Stamp:

EUROPA
 (Issued 02-05-2019)

Flora - Flowers
 (Issued 08-06-2017)

GERMANY ~ Lower Saxony State Museum - Hannover ~

... Another great museum view... it existed for more than 150 years and is the largest public museum in Lower Saxony, with about 7,000 square meters of exhibition space...  the extraordinarily broad spectrum of its collections makes it very attractive... it  contains a selection of paintings and sculptures spanning nine centuries... as well as interesting archaeological, ethnological and natural history exhibits... there are also changing special exhibitions on various topics... with nice special postmark about the 50th anniversary of the first Moon Landing! Thanks Dustin!!¯\_(ツ)_/¯

The Lower Saxony State Museum is located opposite the New City Hall and was opened in 1902, designed by Hubert Stier in a Neo-Renaissance style. It was renamed the State Museum in 1933, and finally the Lower Saxony State Museum of Hanover in 1950.

The museum has 4 sections:
-The State Gallery: the region’s better fine art from the middle ages to the 220th century, including some master work by Rubens and Rembrandt.
-The Archeology Department: a million artefacts covering half a million years of history, with the really good stuff ranging from early Stone Age to the late middle ages.
-The Ethnology Department: 20000 artworks, craftwork and artefacts from various exotic regions around the world.
-The Natural History Department: mostly Lower Saxony animals and plants, a vivarium with 2000 different species, and a life size model of a dinosaur.

Stamp: 

Flora - Flowers
(Issued 11-05-2017)

GERMANY ~ Rothenburg ~

... Beautiful picturesque evening view of a fairy-tale dream town... the  country's best-preserved medieval walled town.... take a trip to a thousand years of history with the past almost unchanged... a unique opportunity to step into the middle ages when entering the town gate with colorful houses, cobbled streets, city walls and a special atmosphere... it is well-known around the world and attracts millions of visitors each year without losing it charms... fantastic matching stamps and postmark with the same view as the stamps👍!! Thanks so much Dustin!!(✿ ♥‿♥)

Rothenburg ob der Tauber  is a town in the district of Ansbach of Mittelfranken (Middle Franconia), the Franconia region of Bavari. It is part of the popular Romantic Road through southern Germany.
Rothenburg was a Free Imperial City from the late Middle Ages to 1803.

The name "Rothenburg ob der Tauber" is German for "Red fortress above the Tauber". This is so because the town is located on a plateau overlooking the Tauber River. As to the name "Rothenburg", some say it comes from the German words rot (red) and burg (burgh, medieval fortified settlement), referring to the red colour of the roofs of the houses which overlook the river.

Stamps:

Rothenburg ob der Tauber
(Issued 04-04-2019)

GERMANY ~ Emperor Otto Hall - Cultural History Museum - Magdeburg ~

... Great museum postcard nr 4... especially waited to post it this Easter weekend because of the so cute and wonderful Easter postmark🥚🐰🥚... this postcard shows one of most beautiful rooms of the city...  the medieval Kaiser-Otto-Saal... with its 200 seats it can serve as a room for sophisticated ambience or events....the museum regularly presents special exhibitions on special themes related to art and cultural history... at the moment one about modern architecture...
"🐣Frohe Ostern🐣 dear Dustin and 🔔Happy Easter🔔 to all my postcard and blog friends!!"

The Magdeburg Cultural History Museum was opened in 1906 and its first director Theodor Volbehr (1862-1931) took over many art and craft collections from various societies and from the city which were exhibited in the centre of the museum as the most important witnesses to Magdeburg's rich past.

The building was planned and erected by the Viennese architect Friedrich Ohmann. Architectural elements were used to recall the splendour of Renaissance and Gothic style.  The eastern building was added in a second construction phase in 1912-1913.

The museum was partially destroyed at the end of the Second World War and suffered the nearly complete loss of its valuable exhibits which had been stored in other places for safe keeping. Reconstruction work began in 1945/46 and for practical reasons the Museum of Nature was added to the former Cultural Museum.

Stamp:

2017 Flora - Flowers
(Issued 11-05-2017)

GERMANY ~ Bauhaus Buildings - Kandinsky and Klee master house - Dessau Roblau - UNESCO ~

... Beautiful building view and part of the most influential design school and world famous "Bauhaus"...2019 will mark the 100 anniversary since the world-famous Movement was founded... designed and by built by Walter Gropius... this semi-detached house is one of the greatest architectural achievements of the 20thC... the Bauhaus painters Wassily Kandinsky and Paul Klee worked and lived with their families in this semi-detached house located in a idyllically pine grove... after three years of renovation the master house shines in new splendor and was reopened for visitors April 17...  with as always great matching stamp and unique postmark👍... Thanks so much Dustin!!ヽ(ヅ)ノ

Photo: Frank ExB Founded in Weimar in 1919, it moved to Dessau in 1925 and was forced to close in Berlin by the National Socialists in 1933, the Bauhaus existed for only 14 years. Nevertheless, the famous university of design wrote history, stands for Made in Germany, and provides important stimuli and impulses to questions of the present.

The Bauhaus buildings in Weimar, Dessau and Bernau are fundamental representatives of Classical Modernism, directed towards a radical renewal of architecture and design.The cubic buildings document the quest for building typification by using identical elements coupled with the highest architectural quality.

This house built in 1926 is part of the Meisterhaus ensemble and, together with the other master houses, has belonged to the Bauhaus UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1996.

Stamps:

Architecture | Art | Buildings | Interior Design
(Issued 04-04-2019)

Flora - Flowers
(Issued 08-06-2017)

GERMANY ~ The Overseas Museum - Bremen ~

... Visiting this wonderful museum is like a journey around the world...  with 1.2 million exhibits in the fields of ethnology and natural history this museum transports you to the ends of the earth... you can learn about other cultures, religions, and ways of life... there are three levels to visit each with a different theme... the first offers a look into oceanic areas, animals, Asian countries and even how diseases like malaria impact the areas... go underwater off a tropical island in Oceania... the second floor focuses on Africa, desert areas, evolution, and the role we humans play on the planet... the environment, like climate change, the Internet, global trade and human rights.... the third floor focuses on north and South America... you will find out what it’s like to walk through a rainforest at night... with lovely "Maria Rasch" postmark... a  Bauhaus student, after training there, she put the Bauhaus in touch with her family’s company, Gebrüder Rasch in Bramsche, who still market the Bauhaus wallpaper designs.Thanks a lot Dustin !! ❁◕ ‿ ◕❁ Must have been a fantastic place to see!!💙

photo: Matthias Haase The Overseas Museum in Bremen (German: Übersee Museum Bremen) is a Natural History and ethnographic museum in northern Germany. It first opened its doors as the “Städtische Museum für Natur -, Völker- und Handelskunde” on the 15th of January 1896.

In an integrated exhibition of Nature, Culture and Trading, the museum presents aspects of overseas regions with permanent exhibitions relating to Asia, South Pacific/Oceania, Americas and Africa.

Stamp:

The 100st anniversary Bauhaus
(Issued 04-04-2019)

Flora - Flowers
(Issued 08-06-2017)