Burana Tower

The Burana Tower is one of Kyrgyzstan's most iconic historical landmarks, located about 80 km east of Bishkek near the town of Tokmok. It is a large minaret and the last remaining vestige of the 9th-century ancient city of Balasagun, which was once a major capital of the Karakhanid Khanate and a key stop along the Silk Road. Originally standing at 45 meters tall, the tower's top half was destroyed by an earthquake in the 15th century, leaving it at its current height of approximately 25 meters. You can climb the steep, narrow internal staircase to the top for panoramic views of the Chuy Valley and the Tian Shan mountains. The surrounding field is filled with balbals, ancient stone grave markers with detailed carvings of faces.

RR: Vacation RR
Date: March 16

Rokuon-ji

Kinkaku-ji, officially named Rokuon-ji, is one of Kyoto's most iconic Zen Buddhist temples and a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is famous for its stunning main hall, which has its top two floors entirely covered in gold leaf, reflecting beautifully in the Mirror Pond. The temple's centerpiece is a three-story reliquary hall containing Buddha's ashes. Each of the three floors represents a different architectural style: Shinden, Bukke, and Zen.It is one of the most visited Buddhist temples in Kyoto and the most iconic in Japan.

Unesco: Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto (Kyoto, Uji and Otsu Cities)
Tag: Favourites tag
Date: March 26

Nuremberg Zoo

Flocke and Rasputin, 2 polar bears who used to live in Nuremberg Zoo before they moved elsewhere. Currently the zoo has 3 female polar bears, Nana, Finja and Elva who arrived in Nuremberg in 2023.The Aquapark at Nuremberg Zoo is a modern, 2,300-square-meter water landscape opened in 2001 that allows polar bears to live alongside sea lions, penguins, and otters. It features a large artificial pool, rocky areas, and a 150-square-meter facility with underwater viewing areas for visitors.

RR: 10 Countries RR (20)
Date: March 28

Meetup Vosges

Postcrossing meeting Vosges. Thank you Lara!
Date: March 30

Meetup Basel

A souvenir from a postcrossing meet in Basel. Thank you Jo!
Date: March 28

From Basel

From a postcrossing meeting in Basel. Thank you Raquel!
Date: March 28

Giant Panda

10 Countries RR (20)
Date: March 18

From Switzerland

From Switzerland, thank you Maria!
Date: March 28

Vatican City

One of the most sacred places in Christendom, Vatican City stands as a testimony to a history of about two millennia and to a formidable spiritual venture. Site of the tomb of the Apostle Saint Peter, first of the uninterrupted succession of Roman Pontiffs, and therefore a main pilgrimage centre, the Vatican is directly and tangibly linked with the history of Christianity. Furthermore, it is both an ideal and an exemplary creation of the Renaissance and of Baroque art. It exerted an enduring influence on the development of the arts from the 16th century.

Unesco: Vatican City
RR: Weekly RR
Date: March 23

Beypazarı

Beypazarı is a historic district in the Ankara Province of Turkey, located about 100 km northwest of the capital. It is famous for its well-preserved Ottoman architecture, traditional crafts, and unique local delicacies. The town features over 3,000 traditional 18th and 19th-century Ottoman-style houses with white walls and timber frames. Beypazarı today is a small town in a rural district famous for its carrots,  silverwork, and a high quality natural mineral water.

RR: 10 Countries RR (20)
Date: April 2

Fort Jefferson

Fort Jefferson is a massive 19th-century coastal fortress located on Garden Key in the Dry Tortugas National Park, roughly 113 km west of Key West, Florida. It is the largest all-masonry structure in the Western Hemisphere, constructed with more than 16 million bricks.

RR: Weekly RR
Date: March 19

Zoo Salzburg

Zoo Salzburg has 2 maned wolves, Pinto and Nebulina.
Tag :Zoo tag
Date: March 10