PINOY POSTCARD: October 2012

Wednesday, October 31, 2012

DENMARK: Frederiksholms Canal

DENMARK

Frederiksholms Kanal (Danish: Frederiksholm Canal)

Frederiksholms Kanal (Danish: Frederiksholm Canal) is a canal in central Copenhagen, Denmark, which runs along the south-west side of Slotsholmen, together with Slotholmens Kanl separating the island from Zealand. The name also applies to the continuation of Rådhusstræde which follows the canal for most of its course, first on its south side and for the last stretch, from Prinsens Bro and to the waterfront, on both sides of the canal. Several historic buildings face the canal, ranging in size from Prince's Mansion, now housing National Museum, and Christiansborg's riding grounds to the diminutive Stable Boy's House, part of Civiletatens Materialgård, a former storage facility now used by the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts's School of Sculpture.

Monday, October 29, 2012

Tourist Attractions in Rome, Italy

ITALY

Tourist attractions in Rome, Italy

Upper Left - St. Peter's Basilica of Rome

Upper Center - The Colosseum “Ancient Rome”

Upper Right - The Trevi Fountain

Center Right - The Monumento Nazionale a Vittorio Emanuele II (National Monument to Victor Emmanuel II) or Altare della Patria (Altar of the Fatherland) or "Il Vittoriano"

Lower Left - Rome Town Hall

Lower Right - Temple of Saturn “Ancient Rome”

Friday, October 26, 2012

Tower Of The Sun

Japan

Tower Of The Sun

1970's postcard

"Tower of The Sun" is the most famous monument in Osaka, Japan. And this monument is Taro Okamoto(1911-1996)'s great masterpiece. It was known as the symbol of the first World's Fair “Expo '70” and currently preserved and located in the Expo Commemoration Park in Suita, Osaka, Japan., and about 30 years past from Expo , this tower is still so great and eccentric. While most of the pavilions have been demolished, part of Festival Plaza still remains and in 2004, the art pavilion has been relocated downtown Osaka, Japan and is the permanent site of the National Art Museum. Height : 60m, Diameter of body : 20m, Length of arms : 25m

Monday, October 22, 2012

FINLAND POSTCARDS COLLECTION

Finland

River Aura banks

The river Aura is where the city began to develop in the 1200s. The river attracted settlement, settlement attracted trade and from trade the port and later the city got started. Today the river is still the heart of Turku. It is the place for walks, sightseeing, dining - just to have a good time. The landmarks of Turku - the castle and the cathedral - are situated by the river. The river Aura houses a fleet of boat restaurants as well as stately museum vessels. The unique river ferry ' Föri' takes people across the river and the bigger ships on longer cruises to Turku archipelago.

Saturday, October 20, 2012

FINLAND POSTCARDS COLLECTION

Finland

Panoramic view of Turku, Finland

Turku is also known as Åbo in Swedish name, Turku is the oldest city (783 years in 2012) and the first capital of Finland until 1812).

Thursday, October 18, 2012

POLAND POSTCARDS COLLECTION

Castles in Lower Silerna

IRELAND POSTCARD COLLECTION

Four Courts of Ireland

Monday, October 15, 2012

TEOTIHUACAN: PRE-HISPANIC CITY

MEXICO

TEOTIHUACAN: PRE-HISPANIC CITY

UNESCO World Heritage Site
Designated in 1987. It is the most visited archaeological site in Mexico.

PYRAMID OF THE SUN, is the 3rd biggest pyramid in the world is positioned on the Avenue of the Dead’s east side.

PYRAMID OF THE MOON faces the northern plaza.

Temple of “Quetzalcoatl” meaning "Feathered Serpent" is one of its most monumental structures, located in the center of the area and boasts its fine decoration and finely carved serpent heads that jut out from feathered collars that are carved into its stone walls.

Temple of Quetzalpapalotl “Temple of Butterflies”, Located a short distance to the south-west of the Pyramid of the Moon. "Quetzalpapalotl"—named because of the decoration of butterflies and birds carved in the columns and patio.

RUSSIA POSTCARDS COLLECTION

Ekaterinburg (Yekaterinburg) City Hall and House of Trade Unions (Sevastyanov Estate)

Ekaterinburg (Yekaterinburg) City Hall

The famous Ekaterinburg City Hall was built in the 1950s by German prisoners of war. Its theme was to reflect the Great Victory of the Second World War. The City Hall of Ekaterinburg is one of the most interesting buildings both in Ekaterinburg and Russia. It represents Soviet architecture, while emphasising the city’s own unique history. The decision to build this landmark was taken by the Council of Ministers to honour Ekaterinburg for its contribution to that victory.

House of Trade Unions (Sevastyanov Estate)

It is one of the greatest estatf Ekaterinburg hises otorical center.

Originally, it was built for a rich merchant N.Sevastyanov. Sevastyanov was thought to be so rich that people used to tell stories about how he asked Russian Tsar’s permission to cover the roof of his estate with gold. Later it was reconstructed by architect Paduchev who used many European styles. After 1870, the Regional Court and the Regional Trade Union center occupied the estate.

Friday, October 12, 2012

FRANCE POSTCARDS COLLECTION

France
English name: Triumphal Arch of de Gaulle
World’s Most Popular Commemorative Arch

Arc de Triomphe or (Arc de Triomphe de l'Étoile), English name: Triumphal Arch of de Gaulle, is one of the most famous monuments in Paris. It stands in the centre of the Place Charles de Gaulle (originally named Place de l'Étoile), The Arc is located on the right bank of the Seine at the centre of a dodecagonal configuration of twelve radiating avenues. It was constructed in August 5, 1806 and commissioned after the victory at Austerlitz by Emperor Napoleon at the peak of his fortunes. Laying the foundations alone took two years and, in 1810, when Napoleon entered Paris from the west with his bride Archduchess Marie-Louise of Austria, he had a wooden mock-up of the completed arch constructed. The architect, Jean Chalgrin, died in 1811 and the work was taken over by Jean-Nicolas Huyot. During the Bourbon Restoration, construction was halted and it would not be completed until the reign of King Louis-Philippe, between 1833 and 1836, by the architects Goust, then Huyot, under the direction of Héricart de Thury. The monument stands 50 metres (164 ft) in height, 45 m (148 ft) wide and 22 m (72 ft) deep. The large vault is 29.19 m (95.8 ft) high and 14.62 m (48.0 ft) wide. It was the largest triumphal arch in existence until the construction of the Arch of Triumph in Pyongyang, in 1982.