25/08/2022

Volterra - Tuscany region

 Volterra - Toscana region

Volterra - Tuscany

Volterra - Toskania

Volterra is a town and comune in the Pisa district, Tuscany region. It is a center of rock salt, alum and alabaster mining. The city is known as a tourist point with many monuments and centuries-old history dating back to Etruscan and Roman times.


Card from Matthias


The same view in natural
Source: Toskania.pl



24/08/2022

Rimini, Emilia- Romagna region

Rimini - Emilia - Romania

Rimini - Emilia - Romagna


Rimini - city in the Emilia-Romagna region and capital city of the Province of Rimini. It sprawls along the Adriatic Sea, on the coast between the rivers Marecchia and Ausa . It is one of the most notable seaside resorts in Europe with revenue from both internal and international tourism forming a significant portion of the city's economy.

On a card Grand Hotel in Rimini in 1906 year. 




Card from Giovanni

The same hotel now


source: italiaconvention.it


11/08/2022

Limone sul Garda, Lombardy

 Limone on Garda- Lombardy

Limone sul Garda- Lombardia

Limone nad Gardą- Lombardia


Limone sul Garda is a town and comune in the province of Brescia in the Lombardy. The town is situated on Lake Garda. Due to its location, it is a town with numerous tourist attractions. The cultivation of olives used for the production of olive oil in the local mill is also important. Many years ago, Limone was famous for the production of lemons and limes. The above is confirmed by the remains of limonaie - gardens, often situated on small terraces supported by stone walls, situated amphitheatrically on a slope, in which these fruits grew. To this day, the town's specialty is the production of liqueurs and other lemon liqueurs, which are the main products purchased by tourists. Limone has numerous shipping connections with the neighboring towns of Riva del Garda, Malcesine and Toscalano.

Source: Wikipedia 11.08.2022



Card from Doris, Germany




Card from Maurizio, Italy

06/08/2022

Milan, Lombardy Region

 Milan, Lombardy 

Milano, Lombardia

Mediolan, Lombardia


Milan - city in northern Italy, capital of Lombardy, and the second-most populous city proper in Italy after Rome. The city proper has a population of about 1.4 million, while its metropolitan city has 3.26 million inhabitants.

On a card:

Symbol of Milan- cathedral, largest gothic cathedral in the world, Duomi di Milano, founded in 1396

The Sforza's Castle - Sforza was a family that ruled Milan, Castello Sforzesco, from XV c.

La Scala, Teatro Alla Scala - one of the most famous in the world. The building of the theater was designed in the years 1776–1778 by architect Giuseppe Piermarini. On the basis of his plans, a building with a classicist façade was built within two years. The theater could seat over 3,000 people, it was illuminated with a thousand candles, it had 5 wreaths of boxes, each of which was different.




Card from Luca via Postcrossing IT-633888


05/08/2022

Bologna, Emilia - Romagna Region

 Bolonia- stolica Regionu Emilia-Romania

Bologna- capotal of Emilia-Romagna Region

The Two Towers - the symbol of Bologna. Тhe most prominent of the Towers of Bologna. They are located at the intersection of the roads that lead to the five gates of the old ring wall. The taller one is called the Asinelli while the smaller but more leaning tower is called the Garisenda. Their names derive from the families which are traditionally credited with having constructed the towers between 1109 and 1119.

On a catd: Two Towers on Rizolli Street.




Card from Giovanni

04/08/2022

Trieste, Friuli-Venezia Giulia

 Triest - Friuli-Wenecja Julijska

Trieste- Friuli-Venezia Giulia


Trieste - city and seaport in northeastern Italy. It is the capital city, and largest city, of the autonomous region of Friuli Venezia Giulia, one of two autonomous regions which are not subdivided into provinces.  The town is located at the head of the Gulf of Trieste, on a narrow strip of Italian territory lying between the Adriatic Sea and Slovenia. 

On postcard:

- Greek Orthodox Chiech of St. Nicholas in Triest, built in 1784-87  

- Sea Aquarium established in 1933, conceived as an open cycle aquarium (sea-tanks-sea) both for the materials used and for its water circulation system.



Card from Scott


03/08/2022

Venice, Veneto Region

Wenecja, Wenecja Euganejska. 

Venezia- Veneto

Venice- Veneto Region

 Santa Maria della Salute (Saint Mary of Health), commonly known simply as the Salute, is a Roman Catholic church and minor basilica located at Punta della Dogana in the Dorsoduro sestiere of the city of Venice. Building was finished in 1961. On November 21, a solemn procession of thanksgiving for the health of the city takes place every year in Venice. It runs along a specially prepared pontoon pier, from St. Mark through the Grand Canal to the Church of Santa Maria della Salute.




Card from Andrea



02/08/2022

Verona, Veneto Region

 Werona- Wenecja Euganejska

Verona- Veneto region

The Verona Arena is a Roman amphitheatre in Piazza Bra in Verona, Italy built in 30 AD. It is still in use today and is internationally famous for the large-scale opera performances given there. It is one of the best preserved ancient structures of its kind. In ancient times, the arena's capacity was nearly 30,000 people.



Card from Maurizio

01/08/2022

Venice, Veneto Region

 Wenecja, stolica regionu Wenecja Euganejska. 

Venezia- Veneto

Venice- Veneto region

Venice -(Venezia, Wenecja) city in northeastern Italy and the capital of the Veneto region. It is built on a group of 118 small islands that are separated by canals and linked by over 400 bridges. 



Card from Giovanni

Como, Lombardy

 Como - Lombardy Como - Lombardia Historical palace on Piazza del Duomo (Cathedral Square) Card from Giovanni