Sapi Island | Malaysia

PostcardSapi Island, literally known as "Cow Island" in Malay is just off the south-western tip of Gaya Island. The 25-acre (10 ha) island features one of the nicest beaches in the park and most popular with tourists for snorkelling and scuba diving.Sapi is one of the 5 islands that comprises  Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park.&nb...

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Gaya Island | Malaysia

PostcardThe Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park comprises a 5 islands off the coast of Kota Kinabalu in Sabah, Malaysia. Gaya is the largest island in the park and is covered with dense virgin, tropical forest. The coral reefs along the entire coast of Gaya island make it a great diving destinati...

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Archaeological Site of Monte Albán | Mexico

PostcardMonte Albán is a large archaeological site in the southern Mexican state of Oaxaca. Inhabited over a period of 1,500 years the terraces, dams, canals, pyramids and artificial mounds of Monte Albán were literally carved out of the mountain. Together with nearby historic centre of Oaxaca it is a UNESCO World Heritage site.StampThe El Universal newspaper is celebrating its centennial in 2016. &nb...

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Palace of the Assembly | India

PostcardPalace of the Assembly is a legislative assembly designed by world famous architect Le Corbusier and is located in Chandigarh, India.The building is part of the UNESCO World Heritage site “The Architectural Work of Le Corbusier, an Outstanding Contribution to the Modern Movement”. The style is characterised by:asymmetrical compositionsuse of general cubic or cylindrical shapesflat roofsuse of reinforced concrete metal...

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Virigin Komi Forests | Russia

PostcardThe Virgin Komi Forests is a natural UNESCO World Heritage site located in the Northern Ural Mountains of the Komi Republic, Russia.Virgin Komi Forests are rich in natural monuments with sometimes unusual shapes. Like the Manpupuner rock formations, a set of 7 gigantic abnormally shaped stone pillars, rising up 30 to 40 metres.&nb...

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Takashima Coal mine | Japan

PostcardTakashima Coal Mine is part of the Unesco World Heritage site inscribed  under the name ‘Sites of Japan’s Meiji Industrial Revolution: Iron and Steel, Shipbuilding and Coal Mining’. A group of sites that played an important part in the industrialization of Japan from the middle of the 19th century to the early 20th century.Coal was needed in vast quantities for the Industrial Revolution. Located on Takashima Island,...

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The Town of Diamantina | Brazil

PostcardIn the heart of arid and rocky mountains in the state of Minas Gerais, the Historic Center of Diamantina rises 150m up the side of a steep valley.The city's history dates back to the early 1700’s when an expedition found diamonds on the mountain slopes and along the rivers in this region. Mining blossomed in Diamantina in the 18th and early 19th century. After that, richer and better quality deposits in South-Africa were found.The Historic...

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Surtsey Island | Iceland

PostcardSurtsey, the southernmost of the Vestmannaeyjar Islands, was formed during a volcanic eruption lasting from November 1963 to June 1967. Surtsey, meaning 'Surtur's island', is named after Surtr, the fire god in Icelandic mythology.The island is UNESCO World Heritage site since 2008.StampPjofafoss Waterfall, part of a set of two tourist stamps, issued 2016. &nb...

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The ruins of Timgad | Algeria

PostcardThe ruins of Timgad in Algeria are an impressive set of ancient Roman remains and rank among the best such ruins in North Africa. Timgad was both a military colony and an incentive to the African people to serve in the Roman army, as anybody who did so for twenty-five years would have a home in the base.&nb...

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Tower houses in Lenjeri Village | Georgia

PostcardPreserved by its long isolation, the Upper Svaneti region of the Caucasus is an exceptional example of mountain scenery with medieval-type villages and tower-houses. The sun rarely peaks out from behind a thin layer of clouds, and pine-covered hills rise over the traditional stone tower buildings.Lenjeri is a village with many ‘Svan towers’. These tower homes were at the same time familial living quarters, fortified fortresses of defense,...

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Morning Glory Pool | USA

PostcardMorning Glory Pool is located in Yellowstone National Park. The pool was named in the 1880s for its remarkable likeness to its namesake flower. The pool’s blue color is the result of heat-seeking bacteria. However, this beautiful pool has fallen victim to vandalism. People have thrown literally tons of coins, trash, rocks, and logs into the pool. Much of the debris subsequently became embedded in the sides and vent of the spring, affecting...

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Jackson Hole | USA

PostcardJackson Hole is a valley between the Teton Mountain Range and the Gros Ventre Range in Wyoming, USA. Viewed from Jackson Hole valley looking west, the high peaks of the Teton Range rise more than 2,135 meters above the valley floor. What a breathtaking vi...

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Archaeological Site of Nalanda Mahavihara | India

PostcardNalanda Mahavihara (meaning Nalanda University) was a centre of learning from the seventh century BCE to 1200 CE. The site comprises the archaeological remains of stupas, shrines, viharas (residential and educational buildings) and important art works in stucco, stone and metal. In 2016 UNESCO declared the ruins of Nalanda Mahavihara to be a World Heritage Si...

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Alto Douro Valley | Portugal

PostcardWine has been produced by traditional landholders in the Alto Douro region for some 2,000 years. Recognising the importance of the landscape and the traditional wine production activities, in 2001, UNESCO classified 24 600 hectares of the Alto Douro Wine Region as a World Herita...

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Qolşärif Mosque in the Kazan Kremlin | Russia

PostcardA kremlin is a major fortified central complex found in historic Russian cities. The Qolşärif Mosque is located inside the Kazan Kremlin, the main historic citadel of Tatarstan. The mosque can accommodate 1,500 believers, while more than 10,000 can be accommodated in the adjacent square. The “Historic and Architectural Complex of the Kazan Kremlin” is a UNESCO World Heritage site since 20...

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A Village Called San Gimignano | Italy

PostcardSan Gimignano is a small medieval town in Tuscany, Italy. The walled town is famous for its medieval architecture, especially its towers. Located atop a hill the skyline can be seen for several miles outside the town. The "Historic Centre of San Gimignano", is a UNESCO World Heritage Si...

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Cidade Velha | Cape Verde

PostcardThe town of Ribeira Grande, renamed Cidade Velha in the late 18th century, was the first European colonial outpost in the tropics. Located in the south of the island of Santiago, the town features some of the original street layout impressive remains including two churches, a royal fortress and Pillory Square with its ornate 16th century marble pillar. This postcard doesn’t show much of the old town, only a part of the beach/coastline....

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The Alcázar of Segovia | Spain

PostcardThe Alcázar of Segovia is a fairy-tale-like castle, located in the old city of Segovia, Spain. The Alcázar was originally built as a fortress but has served as a royal palace, a state prison, a Royal Artillery College and a military academy since then. It is currently in use as a museum and a military archives building.The Alcázar is part of UNESCO World Heritage site Old Town of Segovia and its Aqueduct.StampProtected...

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Kronborg Castle | Denmark

PostcardKronborg is a castle and stronghold in the town of Helsingør, Denmark. The castle is situated on the extreme northeastern tip of the island of Zealand. The origins of this castle dates back to the year 1420. Kronborg is a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2000.Did you know that this is the castle that Shakespeare set Hamlet in? Shakespeare called Kronborg Castle Elsinore.   StampsThe...

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In remembrance of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej (1927-2016) | Thailand

PostcardThe Grand Palace and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phrakaew) are located on Rattanakosin island, the heart of Old Bangkok city. The Emerald Buddha is a dark green statue, approximately 66 centimetres tall, carved from a single jade stone. Wat Phra Kaew is located inside the Grand Palace complex, undoubtedly Bangkok’s most famous landmark. Built in 1782 - and for 150 years the home of the Thai Ki...

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Temple Mount | Israel

PostcardThe Temple Mount, known to Muslims as el-Harem al-Sharif (the Noble Sanctuary) with its golden Dome of the Rock Islamic shrine and lead-domed al-Aqsa mosque, dominates this aerial view of the Old City of Jerusalem. The UN's cultural agency Unesco has adopted a motion which marginalises Jewish ties to several holy sites in Jerusalem: the Temple Mount and the Western Wall.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the...

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Mantenga Cultural Village | Swaziland

PostcardMantenga is a small protected area of 725 hectares in a secluded corner of the Ezulwini Valley in Swaziland. The reserve is home to the Mantenga Cultural Village, a living museum of old traditions and represents a classical Swazi lifestyle during the 1850s.  Thanks again David for yet another surprise ca...

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The ruins of Spiš Castle | Slovakia

PostcardThe ruins of Spiš Castle in eastern Slovakia form one of the largest castle sites in Central Europe. This is one of the biggest European castles by area (41 426 m²). On the left you see St. Martin's Cathedral in nearby Spišská Kapitula.Both are part of the UNESCO World Heritage site inscribed under the name‘ Levoča, Spišský Hrad and the Associated Cultural Monument...

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Madriu-Perafita-Claror Valley | Andorra

PostcardThe Madriu-Perafita-Claror Valley is an exceptional geographical unit located in the south-eastern part of Andorra, in the heart of the Pyrenees. It covers more than 9% of the national territory. The upper part of the valley is an exposed glacial landscape, with spectacular steep cliffs, rock and lake glaciers. Lower down, the valley narrows and becomes more wooded, while in its lowest section the river flows into a short gorge. A secondary...

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Pearling, Testimony of an Island Economy | Bahrain

PostcardPearling, Testimony of an Island Economy is the 2nd Unesco World Heritage site of Bahrain.The site consists of seventeen buildings in Muharraq City, three offshore oyster beds, part of the seashore and the Qal’at Bu Mahir fortress on the southern tip of Muharraq Island, from where boats used to set off for the oyster beds. Muharraq Island is the second largest island in the archipelago of Bahrain.The building you see on the...

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