Monday, April 18, 2011

Tainan Train Station, Taiwan (TW-283426) Fabulous extra large card!  Below is a stamp from the station along with the postage stamp.

Town Municipality, Arch, Fountain "Pelicans", Drama Theatre, St. Peter and Paul Cathedral, Hotel "Siauliai"
LT-124894 Great multiview from Lithuania!

Beautiful, colorful card from Lithuania (LT-112680)

The Taj Mahal Mausoleum sent by way of Germany!   (DE-890938)  It's so gorgeous, isn't it?  It's no wonder people flock there from everywhere in the world to experience its beauty!

Here's what Wikipedia says about it...

The Taj Mahal "crown of buildings"; also "the Taj" is a mausoleum located in Agra, India.  It was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal. It is widely considered as one of the most beautiful buildings in the world and stands as a symbol of eternal love.  In 1983, the Taj Mahal became a UNESCO World Heritage Site. While the white domed marble mausoleum is the most familiar component of the Taj Mahal, it is actually an integrated complex of structures. The construction began around 1632 and was completed around 1653, employing thousands of artisans and craftsmen. 

Next are 2 private swaps from Hamburg, Germany - thank you Silke!

Hamburg Rathaus is a very grand old building - I love it!  Wikipedia says:

The Hamburg Rathaus is the Rathaus—the city hall or town hall—of Hamburg, Germany, located in the Altstadt quarter in the city centre, near the lake Binnenalster and the central station. Constructed from 1886 to 1897, the city hall still houses its original governmental functions with the office of the First Mayor of Hamburg and the meeting rooms for Hamburg's parliament and senate (the city's executive).

Here is a cool multiview of Hamburg featuring the Reeperbahn which is party central in Germany, maybe the German version of Las Vegas!  The harbor is there as well as another beautiful view of the Rathaus.

Have fun all!

~Ang~