Giant Pandas

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Date: Jan 18

Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond in Gyeongju are secondary palace sites of Silla. The palace, along with other secondary palaces, was used as the eastern palace where the prince lived, and banquets were held during auspicious events or to welcome important guests. The site is part of the Gyeongju Historic Areas, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The pond was formerly known as Anapji and is situated at the northeast edge of the Wolseong Palace. The pond is an oval shape and contains three small islands.

Unesco: Gyeongju Historic Areas
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Date: Jan 24

Berne

Founded in the 12th century on a hill site surrounded by the Aare River, Berne developed over the centuries in line with a an exceptionally coherent planning concept. The buildings in the Old City, dating from a variety of periods, include 15th-century arcades and 16th-century fountains. Most of the medieval town was restored in the 18th century but it has retained its original character.

Unesco: Old City of Berne
Tag: Favourites tag
Date: Feb 3

Atlantic Puffin

The Atlantic Puffin can be found in colonies in many coastal locations around Ireland. One of the largest colonies can be found at the Cliffs of Moher, County Clare.

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Date: Feb 1

Palazzo Vecchio

Palazzo Vecchio is the historic town hall of Florence, Italy, and a premier symbol of the city's civic power for over 700 years. Located in the Piazza della Signoria, this 14th-century fortress-palace features a 94 m tower and houses a museum, the city’s municipal government, and significant Renaissance art, including works by Vasari.  The building represents the heart of Florence, with a replica of Michelangelo's David statue standing outside its entrance. Today, it operates primarily as a museum and city hall, allowing visitors to explore its artistic and historical, often secret rooms.

Unesco: Historic Centre of Florence
RR: 10 Countries RR (20)
Date: Jan 29

Torquay Front Beach

Torquay is right at the start of the Great Ocean Road and Australia’s Surf Coast. Torquay Front Beach is right next to the township and main shopping district of Torquay. The beach is just at the base of the Torquay Foreshore and the ocean here is usually very calm and safe. Unlike the surf beaches to the south, the Torquay Front Beach faces east and is normally protected from the wild weather.

Thank you Marnie!
Date: Feb 2

Leuven meetup

Another souvenir from the valentine's day meetup in Leuven. Thank you Lara!
Date: Feb 14

Leuven meetup

A souvenir from a postcrossing meeting in Leuven. Thank you Jo!
Date: Feb 14

Will Rogers Statue

The Will Rogers statue in Oologah, Oklahoma, is a 1995 bronze sculpture by artist Sandra Van Zandt. It depicts a young Will Rogers (circa 1905) with his horse, Comanche, at a water pump. Will Rogers was an American humorist, actor and author best known for his Broadway and film performances, as well as his folksy persona.

RR: 10 Countries RR (20)
Date: Jan 1

Evangelical Reformed Church

The Evangelical Reformed Church in Kaunas is a church building with a single-nave layout, tall narrow windows, and a flat roof from the mid-twentieth century. Its modern exterior shows a straightforward design focused on functional forms without elaborate decoration. The church serves as a gathering place for the Reformed community, with its plain interior design reflecting Protestant values of simplicity and focus on spiritual practice.

Unesco: Modernist Kaunas: Architecture of Optimism, 1919-1939
RR: Monthly favourite surprise RR - January 2026
Date: Jan 30

African Elephant

Thank you Herwig!
Date: Feb 14

The Glarus Alps

The Swiss Tectonic Arena Sardona in the north-eastern part of the country covers a mountainous area of 32,850 ha which features seven peaks that rise above 3,000 m. The area displays an exceptional example of mountain building through continental collision and features excellent geological sections through tectonic thrust, i.e. the process whereby older, deeper rocks are carried onto younger, shallower rocks. The site is distinguished by the clear three-dimensional exposure of the structures and processes that characterize this phenomenon and has been a key site for the geological sciences since the 18th century. The Glarus Alps are glaciated mountains rising dramatically above narrow river valleys and are the site of the largest post-glacial landslide in the Central Alpine region.

Unesco: Swiss Tectonic Arena Sardona
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Date: Feb 13