Friday, 27 December 2019

München - Munich

Traubenhyazinthe
Maximumkarte 02/19 

Stamp:
Muscari

Special cancellation:
22. Int. Stamp exchange

Essen

EUROPA: Vögel - Goldammer
EUROPE: Birds - Yellowhammer
Maximumkarte 05/19 

Stamp:
EUROPA19 National Birds: Yellowhammer

Special Cancellation:
29. Int. Stamp fair

Rothenburg ob der Tauber

Maximumkarte 04/19

Stamp:
German Panorama: Rothenburg

Special Cancellation:
Postage Stamp Day: Rothenburg

Norden

Schweinswal
Harbour porpoise 
Maximumkarte 01/19 

Stamp:
German wal in danger: Habour porpoise

Special Cancellation:
Postage Stamp Day: Norden

Eisenach

Wartburg 1.3 
Maximumkarte 02/18 

Stamp:
Wartburg 1.3, produced in Eisenach (GDR)

Special Cancellation:
Postage Stamp Day: Eisenach

Leipzig

275 Jahre Gewandhausorchester
275 years Gewandhaus concert hall
Maximumkarte 04/18 

Stamp:
Gewandhaus concert hall

Special Cancellation:
275 years Gewandhaus concert hall in Leipzig

Düsseldorf

EUROPA: Rheinbrücke
EUROPA: Bridge over river Rhein

Maximumkarte 03/18 

Stamp:
EUROPA18 Bridges:Oberkasseler Bridge

Special Cancellation:
EUROPA Stamp issue 2018
 

Brühl

Maximumkarte 01/18: Schloss Falkenlust zu Brühl
Maxicard 01/18: Falkenlust castle in Brühl
 

Stamp:
Falkenlust castle

Special Cancellation:
Postage Stamp Day: Brühl 
 

Trier

Karl Marx

Maximumkarte 05/18

Stamp:
200. birthday of Karl Marx, German philosopher and communist

Special Cancellation:
Postage Stamp Day: Trier

Sunday, 22 December 2019

Canyon do Xingó - SE



Cânion do Xingó
O Cânion do Xingó, no estado de Sergipe, é uma das paisagens naturais mais impressionantes do Nordeste brasileiro, formado pelo represamento do Rio São Francisco para a Usina Hidrelétrica de Xingó. As majestosas muralhas rochosas de tons avermelhados elevam-se verticalmente a até 50 metros das águas calmas e de um azul profundo, oferecendo um contraste fascinante com a vegetação de caatinga ao redor. Os visitantes exploram o labirinto de desfiladeiros geralmente em catamarãs ou escunas, que navegam pelas passagens estreitas do quinto maior cânion navegável do mundo. Um destaque especial é a Gruta do Talhado, onde as águas são tão tranquilas e claras que é possível mergulhar entre as gigantescas formações rochosas.

Xingo-Canyon
Der Canyon do Xingó im Bundesstaat Sergipe ist eine der beeindruckendsten Naturlandschaften im Nordosten Brasiliens und entstand durch die Aufstauung des Rio São Francisco für das Xingó-Wasserkraftwerk. Die majestätischen, rötlichen Felswände ragen bis zu 50 Meter senkrecht aus dem tiefblauen, ruhigen Wasser empor und bieten einen faszinierenden Kontrast zur kargen Caatinga-Vegetation der Umgebung. Besucher erkunden das Labyrinth aus Schluchten meist mit Katamaranen oder Segelbooten, die durch die engen Passagen der fünftgrößten schiffbaren Schlucht der Welt führen. Ein besonderes Highlight ist die „Gruta do Talhado“, wo das Wasser so ruhig und klar ist, dass man zwischen den gigantischen Felsformationen schwimmen kann. 

 
Xingo-Canyon
The Xingó Canyon in the state of Sergipe is one of the most impressive natural landscapes in northeastern Brazil, formed by the damming of the São Francisco River for the Xingó Hydroelectric Power Plant. The majestic, reddish rock walls rise vertically up to 50 meters from the calm, deep blue waters, offering a fascinating contrast to the surrounding Caatinga vegetation. Visitors usually explore the labyrinth of gorges by catamaran or schooner, navigating through the narrow passages of the world's fifth-largest navigable canyon. A special highlight is the "Gruta do Talhado," where the water is so still and clear that you can swim among the gigantic rock formations.

Stamps: 
Brazilan butterflies 

Aracaju - SE




Monomento em forma de cajú. O cajú é um dos símbolos oficiais da cidade de Aracaju. 

Denkmal in Form einer Cashew-Frucht. Die Cashew ist eines der offiziellen Symbole der Stadt Aracaju.   

Monument in form of a Cashew fruit. The Cashew is one of the official symbols of Aracaju City. 

Stamp: 
Statue of Eva, joint issue with Romania (RO)

Outo Preto - MG



O Museu da Inconfidência está localizado no coração de Ouro Preto e está instalado no antigo palácio municipal, que outrora serviu como Casa de Câmara e Cadeia de Vila Rica. É dedicado à Inconfidência Mineira, o primeiro movimento significativo de independência contra o domínio colonial português em 1789. No imponente edifício, estão expostos documentos importantes, objetos do cotidiano e obras de arte do período do ciclo do ouro na antiga Vila Rica. Particularmente emocionante é o Panteão no andar térreo, onde repousam os restos mortais dos conjurados, incluindo o herói nacional Tiradentes.


The Museu da Inconfidência is located in the heart of Ouro Preto and is housed in the former municipal palace, which once served as the town hall and prison of Vila Rica. It is dedicated to the Inconfidência Mineira, the first significant independence movement against Portuguese colonial rule in 1789. The impressive building displays important documents, everyday objects, and artworks from the gold rush era of the former Vila Rica. Particularly moving is the Pantheon on the ground floor, where the remains of the conspirators, including the national hero Tiradentes, are laid to rest.


Das Museu da Inconfidência befindet sich im Herzen von Ouro Preto und ist im ehemaligen Stadtpalast untergebracht, der einst als Rathaus und Gefängnis von Vila Rica diente. Es ist der Inconfidência Mineira gewidmet, der ersten bedeutenden Unabhängigkeitsbewegung gegen die portugiesische Kolonialherrschaft im Jahr 1789. In dem eindrucksvollen Gebäude werden bedeutende Dokumente, Alltagsgegenstände und Kunstwerke aus der Zeit des Goldrausches im damaligen Vila Rica ausgestellt. Besonders bewegend ist das Pantheon im Erdgeschoss, in dem die sterblichen Überreste der Verschwörer, darunter auch des Nationalhelden Tiradentes, ihre letzte Ruhe gefunden haben. 

 
Stamps: 
Olympic Games in Rio 2016
Shoemaker  

UNESCO:
Historic Town of Ouro Preto

Santos - SP





Santos em 2016

Santos é uma importante cidade portuária no Brasil, localizada no estado de São Paulo. Conhecida como o maior porto da América Latina, ela desempenha um papel crucial no comércio internacional. Historicamente, Santos enriqueceu com a exportação de café e abriga hoje o impressionante Museu do Café. Além de sua importância econômica, Santos oferece uma bela praia e diversas atrações culturais. A cidade é também reconhecida mundialmente como a casa do famoso clube de futebol que conquistou vários títulos mundiais.

 
Santos im Jahre 2016
Santos ist eine bedeutende Hafenstadt in Brasilien, genauer gesagt im Bundesstaat São Paulo. Sie ist bekannt als der größte Hafen Lateinamerikas und spielt eine entscheidende Rolle im internationalen Handel. Historisch gesehen wurde Santos durch den Kaffeeexport reich und beherbergt heute das beeindruckende Kaffeemuseum. Neben seiner wirtschaftlichen Bedeutung bietet Santos auch einen schönen Strand und zahlreiche kulturelle Attraktionen. Fußballfans kennen Santos vielleicht als Heimat des berühmten Fußballclubs, der mehrere Weltmeistertitel gewonnen hat.


Santos in 2016
Santos is a significant port city in Brazil, located in the state of São Paulo. Known as the largest port in Latin America, it plays a crucial role in international trade. Historically, Santos became wealthy through coffee exports and today houses the impressive Coffee Museum. In addition to its economic importance, Santos offers a beautiful beach and numerous cultural attractions. The city is also world-renowned as the home of the famous football club that has won several world titles.

Stamp:
Diplomatic relations with the Dominican Republic
Corn and manioc

Santos - SP


 

Impressões de Santos

Impressionen von Santos 

Impressions of Santos City 

Stamp: 
Statue of Eva, joint issue with Romania (BR)

Navio-Veleiro - Segelschiff - Sailing Ship


 
Stamp: 
500. anniversary of the Reformation of M. Luther, joint issue with Germany (BR)

Rio de Janeiro-RJ


Igreja no Rio de Janeiro

Kirche in Rio de Janeiro  

Church in Rio de Janeiro 

Stamps: 
Ants of Brazil

Vydra riečna - Fischotter - Otter



Hmyzovník včelovitý - Bienen-Ragwurz - Ophrys apifera


Črievičník papučkový - Gelber Frauenschuh - Lady's-slipper


Parná lokomotíva - Dampflokomotive - Steam locomotive


Parná lokomotíva - Dampflokomotive - Steam locomotive


Korytnačka močiarna - Sumpfschildkröte - European pond turtle


Salamandra škvrnitá - Feuersalamander - Fire salamander


Slovenský Teplokrvník - Slowakisches Warmblut - Slovakian warmblood


Lipicanský kôň - Lipizzaner - Lipizzan


Halloween



Stamps:
Chinese year of the horse 2014
Chinese year of the snake 2013
Halloween

Florida


Map of Florida
Karte von Florida

Saturday, 21 December 2019

Hessenpark



Freilichtmuseum "Hessenpark" bei Neu-Anspach
Open-air museum "Hessenpark" 

Stamp:
Open-air museum "Hessenpark

Special Cancellation:
Open-air museum "Hessenpark"

Bad Homburg


Stamp:
Lighthouse Darßer Ort

Limburg an der Lahn



Stamp:
Automat stamp 2018

Special Cancellation:
Distance stone of 1789

Leipzig



Stamp:
Illustration by Janosch, a German children's book author

Dresden


Schloss Pilnitz bei Dresden
Pilnitz castle close to Dresden

Stamp:
EUROPA19 National birds: Yellowhammer

Mannheim


Stamp:
Lighthouse Kiel-Holtenau