Showing posts with label Italy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Italy. Show all posts
Thursday, 13 April 2017
Monday, 17 October 2016
Tuesday, 7 July 2015
Friday, 3 July 2015
Postcard from Italy!
Today I got a nice postcard from Italy! It shows an aerial view of Stadio Luigi Ferraris, also known as the Marassi. It is one of the oldest football stadiums in Italy, having been constructed in 1911. It is located in Genoa and is also used for rugby matches and concerts. It has a capacity of 36,703 people and is named after a captain of Genoa C.F.C. The postcard is an official Postcrossing card, IT-311986. Thanks Julia!
Wednesday, 2 April 2014
Postcard from Italy!
Today I got a beautiful postcard from Italy! The postcard shows a sunset aerial view of Florence, one of Italy's major historic city's. On the card we see Palazzo Vecchio, the town hall. We also see the Arno river with its many famous bridges, including Ponte Vecchio. It was the only bridge not destroyed during World War II because it was considered to be too beautiful. Thanks Alessandra!
Sunday, 23 March 2014
Postcard from Italy!
Today I got a nice postcard from Italy! The postcard shows a view of of the Bridge of Sighs, which is located in the famous city of Venice. The Bridge of Sighs was built in 1602 and it connects the New Prison to the Doge's Palace. It got its name by being the last bridge that convicts passed before being imprisoned. Lord Byron said that they would sigh upon seeing the beautiful view of Venice for the last time. Thanks Olia!
Friday, 28 February 2014
Postcard from Italy!
Today I got a nice postcard from Italy! The card shows a view of Rosnano Solvay, which is in Tuscany, Italy. Seen here is the popular White Beaches, which is primarily made up of Limestone and Calcium chloride. The photograph was taken by the famous photographer Massimo Vitali in 1998. The card was sent from Belgium. Thanks Jurgen!
Saturday, 8 February 2014
Postcard from Italy!
Today I got a beautiful postcard from Italy! The card shows the view from the Piazzale Michelangelo, a huge square located on top of a hill. In the middle of the square, we see a reproduction statue of Michelangelo's David. We also see the dome of the Sta. Maria Del Fiore Cathedral. Florence is a historic city with a population of about 370,000 people. It is the capital of the region of Tuscany. The card was postmarked in Florence on January 14, 2014. Thanks Alessandra!
Sunday, 8 December 2013
Postcard from Italy!
Today I got a nice postcard from Italy! The card shows views of the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, also more commonly known as San Siro. It is the home of famed Italian football teams A.C. Milan and F.C. Internazionale Milano. Its current capacity is around 80,000 people and it is a 5-star UEFA stadium. Used was a nice stamp of another famed team, Juventus! Thanks Giada!
Postcard from Italy!
Friday, 6 December 2013
Postcard from Italy!
Today I got a nice card from Italy! The card shows a view of Taranto, a coastal city in Southern Italy that is also the main Italian naval base. It is also an important commercial port. Seen on the card is Ponte Girevole, which separates the new and the old city. Thanks Concetta!
Sunday, 17 November 2013
Postcard from Italy!
Today I got a nice card from Italy! The card shows Milan Cathedral. It is the seat of the Archbishop of Milan and it is dedicated to Santa Maria Nascente. It is the fifth largest cathedral in the world. Thanks Gosia!
Saturday, 2 November 2013
Postcard from Italy!
Today I got a great card from Italy! The card shows the famous Grand Canal of Venice, one of the most popular cities in the world. Also seen is the Rialto Bridge, which is one of the four bridges that span the canal and the oldest of the four. The famous gondolas of Venice can also be seen. Thanks Edo!
Monday, 23 September 2013
Postcard from Italy!
Today I got a wonderful card form Italy! The cards shows multiple views of different Italian cities like Milano, where the card was sent from, Venezia, Roma, Firenze, and many more! The spot for Verona even shows Romeo and Juliet! A nice map stamp was used! Thanks Giada!
Sunday, 1 September 2013
Postcard from Italy!
Today I got a beautiful card from Italy! The card shows the painting Portrait de Dora Maar by Pablo Picasso, one of the most famous painters in history. Some nice older Italian stamps were also used! Thanks Matteo!
Saturday, 17 August 2013
Postcard from Italy!
Today I got a wonderful postcard from Italy! The card shows the Fountana di Trevi, a popular attraction in Rome, the country's capital. The card was sent from the Vatican City, which is a small state within Rome, and stamps commemorating two Papal visits were used. The card was sent by Marysia from Poland who was on vacation there. Thanks Marysia!
Friday, 9 August 2013
Postcard from Italy!
Today I got a nice postcard from Italy! The card shows a view of Venice, one of Italy's most iconic places. It was sent from Venice by Tamara from Germany who was on vacation there. Thanks Tamara!
Saturday, 3 August 2013
Postcard from Italy!
Today I got a great postcard from Italy! It shows Theodoric's Mausoleum, which was made during the 6th century. This card was sent by Alexander from Russia, who was on vacation in Italy. Thanks so much Alexander!
Friday, 19 July 2013
Postcard from Italy!
Today I got a great postcard from Italy! It shows a beautiful scene in Calabria, which is in the southern region of Italy. Thank you Pasha!
Thursday, 11 July 2013
Postcard from Italy!
Today I got a nice card from Italy! It shows a great water view in Porto Torres in Sardegna. Thanks so much Irene!
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