"The Churches of Peace in Jawor and Świdnica, the largest timber-framed religious buildings in Europe, were built in the former Silesia in the mid-17th century, amid the religious strife that followed the Peace of Westphalia. Constrained by the physical and political conditions, the Churches of Peace bear testimony to the quest for religious freedom and are a rare expression of Lutheran ideology in an idiom generally associated with the Catholic Church." -http://whc.unesco.org Postcard 1 As always, thank you so much for sending me great cards such as this, Boguslaw! Postcard 2 Thank you ..read more

"Situated in the eastern fringe of Central Europe, the transnational property numbers a selection of sixteen tserkvas (churches). They were built of horizontal wooden logs between the 16th and 19th centuries by communities of Orthodox and Greek Catholic faiths. The tserkvas bear testimony to a distinct building tradition rooted in Orthodox ecclesiastic design interwoven with elements of local tradition, and symbolic references to their communities’ cosmogony.  The tserkvas are built on a tri-partite plan surmounted by open quadrilateral or oct ..read more

"Founded in the 5th century and spread over 118 small islands, Venice became a major maritime power in the 10th century. The whole city is an extraordinary architectural masterpiece in which even the smallest building contains works by some of the world's greatest artists such as Giorgione, Titian, Tintoretto, Veronese and others." -http://whc.unesco.org Postcard 1   Thank you so much for this card, Elena... Postcard 2 Thank you so much Elena for this card! I wish to visit Venice one day... =) Postcard 3 Thank you so much for this card Lamberto! Postcard 4 Thank you so much ..read more

"The magnificent 12th-century cathedral at Modena, the work of two great artists (Lanfranco and Wiligelmus), is a supreme example of early Romanesque art. With its piazza and soaring tower, it testifies to the faith of its builders and the power of the Canossa dynasty who commissioned it." -http://whc.unesco.org Postcard 1 Thank you so much Chiara for this surprise postcard! I so much appreciate your thoughtfulness. ^-^ Postcard 2 Thank you so much Jean Pierre for this UNESCO postcard! A great addition in my collection! Nice postmark indeed ..read more

"These Haitian monuments date from the beginning of the 19th century, when Haiti proclaimed its independence. The Palace of Sans Souci, the buildings at Ramiers and, in particular, the Citadel serve as universal symbols of liberty, being the first monuments to be constructed by black slaves who had gained their freedom." -https://whc.unesco.org With heartfelt thanks to Jean Pierre for sharing this wonderful postcard to me, issued at the UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, France ..read more

"The ruins of São Miguel das Missões in Brazil, and those of San Ignacio Miní, Santa Ana, Nuestra Señora de Loreto and Santa María la Mayor in Argentina, lie at the heart of a tropical forest. They are the impressive remains of five Jesuit missions, built in the land of the Guaranis during the 17th and 18th centuries. Each is characterized by a specific layout and a different state of conservation." - https://whc.unesco.org Thank you so much, Jean Pierre for this UNESCO postcard with stamp issued in France! I must be very interesting to visit the UNESCO Headquarters in Paris. ^-^ (UNESCO h ..read more

"The semicircular waterfall at the heart of this site is some 80 m high and 2,700 m in diameter and is situated on a basaltic line spanning the border between Argentina and Brazil. Made up of many cascades producing vast sprays of water, it is one of the most spectacular waterfalls in the world. The surrounding subtropical rainforest has over 2,000 species of vascular plants and is home to the typical wildlife of the region: tapirs, giant anteaters, howler monkeys, ocelots, jaguars and caymans." -http://whc.unesco.org Postcard 1 Thank you so much Florencia for this wonderful viewc ..read more

"The island of Gorée lies off the coast of Senegal, opposite Dakar. From the 15th to the 19th century, it was the largest slave-trading centre on the African coast. Ruled in succession by the Portuguese, Dutch, English and French, its architecture is characterized by the contrast between the grim slave-quarters and the elegant houses of the slave traders. Today it continues to serve as a reminder of human exploitation and as a sanctuary for reconciliation." -http://whc.unesco.org Postcard 1 Another beautiful wok of art, with an issued stamp from France. (UNESCO has issued its own s ..read more

"Built in the 10th century, this is the largest temple compound dedicated to Shiva in Indonesia. Rising above the centre of the last of these concentric squares are three temples decorated with reliefs illustrating the epic of the Ramayana, dedicated to the three great Hindu divinities (Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma) and three temples dedicated to the animals who serve them." -http://whc.unesco.org Postcard 1 Postcard 2 Thank you so much Nadia and Shinta for the great cards you have sent me! =) Postcard 3   Thank you so much Jean Pierre for this wonderful postard with great stamps! H ..read more

"The historic town of Samarkand is a crossroad and melting pot of the world's cultures. Founded in the 7th century B.C. as ancient Afrasiab, Samarkand had its most significant development in the Timurid period from the 14th to the 15th centuries. The major monuments include the Registan Mosque and madrasas, Bibi-Khanum Mosque, the Shakhi-Zinda compound and the Gur-Emir ensemble, as well as Ulugh-Beg's Observatory."  -https://whc.unesco.org  Hello there, Dinara! Thank you so much for this really great card! Nice stamps too! I wish to taste Uzbek Plov one day! ^-^ I just checked it on you ..read more