Czech Republic: Archdiocesan Museum of Olomouc

On Saturday I got a postcard from the Czech Republic.

It shows the Archdiocesan Museum of Olomouc. The Archdiocesan Museum of Olomouc preserves and shows the works of art of the Olomouc Archdiocese. Its collection represent thousand years of Moravian culture and its picture collection is the second largest in the Czech Republic. It was also one of the first museums in the Czech Republic with a lecturing department. In 2015 the Olomouc Premyslid Castle and Archdiocesan Museum got the European Heritage Label.

Stamp:
150 Years Alfons Mucha (from set of two) (issued 26-05-2010)

Thank You very much Eva!

Eva also sent me a cover which included more cards of the Archdiocesan Museum of Olomouc and two other cards about the European Heritage Label.

cover from France

On Saturday I got not only a postcard but also a cover from France.

Stamps:

Marianne 0,05€

Salon Philatélique de Printemps in Belfort (issued 04-04-2016)

with a special postmark from the philatelic shop in Boulogne-sur-Mer

Inside were two French FDCs.

55 Years of the Algeria Ceasefire (issued 15-03-2017)

Law on trade and industry credit (issued 13-03-2017)

Thank You very much William!

My Trip to Helmstedt

On Saturday I was in Helmstedt and there I bought some cards for my collection.

Helmstedt is a town in eastern Lower Saxony. It is the capital of the District of Helmstedt and was once a member of the Hanseatic League. 

In 1576 the first Protestant university of the northern Holy Roman Empire and first university of the Duchy of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel was founded in Helmstedt. It soon became one of the largest universities in Germany. The university's main building, the Juleum, is a major example of the Weser Renaissance style. In 1810 the university was closed. The Juleum now houses the District and University Museum of Helmstedt.

In the 20th century Helmstedt was located near the most important border crossing between East and West Germany. The Zone Border Museum collects documents about the history of the border in the District of Helmstedt.

Italy: Palace of Caserta

On Friday I got three postcards: one from Italy, one from Serbia and one from Canada.

The card from Italy shows the Palace of Caserta. The Palace of Caserta is a Baroque palace constructed in the 18th century by the Bourbon Kings of Naples. It is one of the largest palaces in the World. The palace is a popular filming location, for example parts of Star Wars Episode I and II were filmed there. Since 1997 is the Palace of Caserta on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Stamps:
Italian Mail (from set of three) (issued 01-07-2010)
140 years Corriere della Sera (issued 05-03-2016)

Thank You very much Giulia!

Canada: Dawson City

On Friday I got three postcards: one from Canada, one from Italy and one from Serbia.

The card from Canada shows Dawson City in winter. Dawson City is the second largest city in the Yukon Territory and was until 1953 its capital. In the late 19th century it was the centre of the Klondike Gold Rush. It seeks for the inclusion on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Update: Since 2023 is Tr’ondëk-Klondike on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Stamps:
Dinosaurs (from set of five) (issued 13-04-2015)
The stamp is foiled.
Year of the Rooster (from set of two) (issued 09-01-2017)
UNESCO World Heritage (from set of five) (issued 16-01-2017)

Thank You very much Joanna!

Serbia: Novi Sad

On Friday I got three postcards: one from Serbia, one from Canada and one from Italy.

The card from Serbia shows the Town Hall of Novi Sad. Novi Sad is the second largest city of Serbia and the capital of the autonomous province of Vojvodina. In 2021 it will be the European Capital of Culture.

Stamps:
Mileva Marić Einstein (issued 03-03-2016)
Year of the Rooster (from set of two) (issued 27-01-2017)

Thank You very much Annamaria!

Germany: Pillnitz Castle

On Thursday I got two postcards from Germany.

One of them shows the Upper Palace of Pillnitz Castle. Pillnitz Castle is a Baroque castle complex consisting of three buildings. It was the summer residence of many electors and kings of Saxony and is an important example of the Chinoiserie. In 1791 the Pillnitz Declaration was signed at the castle. The Upper Palace now houses the Arts and Crafts Museum of the Dresden State Art Collections.

Stamp:
1000 years Neunburg vorm Wald (issued 01-03-2017)

Thank You very much Amelie!

Germany: Göltzsch Viaduct

On Thursday I got two postcards from Germany.

One of them shows the Göltzsch Viaduct. The Göltzsch Viaduct was built between 1846 and 1851 as part of the railway between Bavaria and Saxony. It is one of the oldest monuments of railway history in Germany and the largest brick-built bridge in the World.

Stamp:
1000 years Neunburg vorm Wald (issued 01-03-2017)

Thank You very much Amelie!

New Zealand: Card for Kaikoura

On Wednesday I got three postcards: one from New Zealand and two from Germany.

The card from New Zealand was printed to support Kaikoura. Kaikoura is a town on the South Island. It is an important destination of the sustainable tourism, but in late 2016 the town's infrastructure was heavily damaged by an earthquake. 

Stamp:
Native Freshwater Fish (from set of five) (issued 01-03-2017)

Thank You very much Sharon!

Germany: Ordensburg Vogelsang

On Wednesday I got three postcards: two from Germany and one from New Zealand.

One of the cards from Germany shows the Ordensburg Vogelsang. The Ordensburg Vogelsang was built between 1934 and 1936 by the National Socialists. Until 1939 it was used as an educational centre for future leaders and after World War II it was used as training area by the Belgian military authorities. Since 2006 it is open to the public. The Ordensburg Vogelsang is one of the largest architectural relics of National Socialism.

Stamp:
Topography of Terror (issued 02-01-2017)

Thank You very much Marcel!

Germany: Staatsoper Hannover

On Wednesday I got three postcards: two from Germany and one from New Zealand.

One of the cards from Germany shows the Staatsoper Hannover. The Staatsoper Hannover was built between 1845 and 1852 in the Neoclassicist style. It is used as venue for operas, concerts and ballet performances. 

Hanover is since 2014 a UNESCO City of Music.

I sent this card to myself after I recently visited Hanover. 

Stamp:
1000 years Neunburg vorm Wald (issued 01-03-2017)

cover from France

On Wednesday I got not only three postcards but also a cover from France.

Stamps:

Writing Feathers (from set of six) (issued 07-11-2016)

Fête du Timbre (from set of two) (issued 08-10-2016)

Centenary of the Battle of the Somme (from set of two) (issued 04-07-2016)

with a special postmark from the philatelic shop in Boulogne-sur-Mer

Inside were three French First Day Covers.

Frédéric Bazille (issued 17-02-2017)

Anne Morgan (issued 24-02-2017)

Château du Pailly (issued 27-01-2017)

Thank You very much William!

My Trip to Bückeburg

On Wednesday I was in Bückeburg and there I bought some postcards for my collection.

Bückeburg is a small town in the German State of Lower Saxony. It was once the capital of the Principality of Schaumburg-Lippe. 

Bückeburg Palace was the residence of the Princes of Schaumburg-Lippe. The oldest parts of the palace were constructed in the 14th century and it was extended over the centuries. Today the palace is still inhabited, but parts are also open to visitors.

The Princely Riding School of Bückeburg is one of only a few royal riding schools in the World.

The Princely Mausoleum was built between 1911 and 1915. It is the World's largest private sepulchre still in use.

The Town Church of Bückeburg was built between 1611 and 1615. It is the main church of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Schaumburg-Lippe.

The Museum Bückeburg was opened in 1905. It shows exhibits about the history of Bückeburg and the Principality of Schaumburg-Lippe. It also has a large collection of traditional costumes.