An aerial view postcard on Ho Chi Minh City (Thành phố Hồ Chí Min). Also known as Saigon (Sài Gòn), the largest city in Vietnam. One of the French Colonial architecture in this former French colony is shown here. Known as Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon (Vương cung thánh đường Chính tòa Đức Bà Sài Gòn), a cathedral constructed in 19th Century. Thanks Jobbo
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
VN-P13
Sunday, October 9, 2022
AN-P5
A rural view postcard on Madriu-Perafita-Claror Valley (Vall del Madriu-Perafita-Claror), Parish of Escaldes-Engordany. This place is listed in WHS, and the only site in this mountainous country. It features landscape with summer settlements, terraced fields, stone tracks, etc. This communal land-ownership system is dating back to the 13-century. Not only culturally significant, this site is also a refugee of wildlife. Thanks Josep & Assumpta.
Tuesday, October 4, 2022
NL-P29
A bird-eye view postcard showing Amsterdam's Grachtengordel (Canal District). Many of the houses at this district were first built in 17-century and renovated across varies of time. It represents the golden age of sea faring and trading in this country. The district is added into UNESCO World Heritage List under the name "Seventeenth-Century Canal Ring Area of Amsterdam inside the Singelgracht". Thanks Josep & Assumpta.
Saturday, October 1, 2022
CN-P569
A postcard issued by Post Company of Guangzhou for Asian Games 2010. It shows mascots performing roller sports (轮滑). Two types were held during the Games, track roller speed skating and artistic roller skating. The ID no. for this card is GD.GZYD-56-50. Thanks Xiaojun.