My postcard collection

Sunday, 30 November 2014

Spain - Palau de la Música Catalana and Hospital de Sant Pau, Barcelona

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These are two of the finest contributions to Barcelona's architecture by the Catalan art nouveau architect Lluís Domènech i Mon...

Morocco - Historic City of Meknes

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Founded in the 11th century by the Almoravids as a military settlement, Meknes became a capital under Sultan Moulay Ismaïl (1672–17...

Morocco - Portuguese City of Mazagan (El Jadida)

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The Portuguese fortification of Mazagan, now part of the city of El Jadida, 90-km southwest of Casablanca, was built as a fortified...

USA - Olympic National Park

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Located in the north-west of Washington State, Olympic National Park is renowned for the diversity of its ecosystems. Glacier-clad peak...

USA - Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site

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Cahokia Mounds, some 13 km north-east of St Louis, Missouri, is the largest pre-Columbian settlement north of Mexico. It was occupied p...
Tuesday, 18 November 2014

China - Ancient City of Ping Yao

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Ping Yao is an exceptionally well-preserved example of a traditional Han Chinese city, founded in the 14th century. Its urban fabri...

Italy - Archaeological Area and the Patriarchal Basilica of Aquileia

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Aquileia (in Friuli-Venezia Giulia), one of the largest and wealthiest cities of the Early Roman Empire, was destroyed by Attila in...
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