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... Nice postcard showing the logo and various animals from the zoo... nowadays it is an "Erlebnis-Zoo" (an experience zoo): the zoo is divided into themed park sections with animal species that are characteristic of the represented area, as well as themed gastronomy, shops, shows and attractions such as a boat trip with tow boat ride between the animal enclosures... a perfect spot for observing more than 3,000 animals and one of the biggest and most important animal parks in Germany... Thanks Dustin!【ツ】

Erlebnis-Zoo Hannover is located in the centre of Hanover in Lower Saxony and was established 1865, with an area of 22 hectares.The park was was operated as a traditional zoo with small sized enclosures till the ’90s. In regard of the upcoming world exposition Expo 2000, the park changed its face and created some of the most unique themed areas and enclosures.Sports 

... Wonderful sunset view of an impressive cathedral towering over the city... it is one of the most important Romanesque monuments from the time of the Holy Roman Empire... a masterpiece of religious architecture... not just for its sheer size but because of the influence it has had on architecture in Europe... inside it holds a host of treasures, sculptures, frescoes and stained glass windows... plus some of the most important items are the tombs of emperors and kings as it was the burial place of the German emperors for almost 300 years.. Thanks a lot Sabine!¯\_(ツ)_/¯ 

The origins of this Cathedral is from 1025 CE when King Conrad II built it to be his last resting place. In 1090 CE, his grandson Henry IV expanded the cathedral. However in 17th C, the Cathedral (along with the rest of Speyer town) was destroyed by French troops under Louis XIV. Stamps:The 200th Anniversary of the Birth of Baron Justus von Liebig, 1803-1873  

... Nice view of 35,000-year-old art made from mammoth ivory... the first complete ivory figure from the Swabian Jura found in the Vogelherd Cave... the figure of the woolly mammoth is tiny, measuring just 3.7 cm long and weighing a mere 7.5 grams, and displays skilfully detailed carvings... they  are "the oldest and most impressive examples of figurative art from the Ice Age."... among the figures are also a well-preserved part of a lion, a fragment of a second mammoth, and the remains of two as yet unidentified depictions... with great matching EUROPA stamp sheet and special postmark showing "National Archaeological Discoveries"👍... Thanks a lot Dustin!(✿◠‿◠)

... Great garden view... the Royal Gardens of Herrenhausen are amongst the most beautiful green spaces in the whole of Europe... originating back more than 300 years, they are an expression of garden art in its finest form... they are made up of the Great Garden (shown here) this has always been one of the most distinguished Baroque gardens of Europe that im­presses with its Baroque or­na­ment­a­tion and su­perb foun­tains... the Hill Garden has been transformed over the years from a simple vegetable garden into a large botanical garden... the idyll­ic Geor­gengarten is laid out in the style of an Eng­lish land­scape garden and is ideal for walks... with lovely stamp and cute first day postmark💚...Thanks a lot Dustin!【ツ】 Fauna - RabbitWorld of Letters 

... Wonderful view of a fairytale castle built on a hill tucked away in a wooded area visible from all around... the fairytale appearance goes back to the Queen's wish for a romantic summer residence... the castle’s design combines medieval charm with Gothic influences, creating a stunning architectural marvel... towering spires, circular towers, and intricate stonework, makes it a great example of romantic... it also impresses with its almost completely preserved interior... one of Germany's most picturesque castles, drawing many visitors who are fascinated by its beauty and rich royal history... since 2024 it is closed for renovations expected to take until 2030... Thanks Dustin!【ツ】 

... Nice view of an impressive modern art museum within a 15thC late-Gothic castle in the centre of the city... it preserves a rich collection of works... from a small collection collected during the 19th century, the addition of a glass and aluminium roof over the north and west wings nearly doubled the exhibition area... the new space is entirely dedicated to modern art... there are numerous paintings by German artists, from the late Middle Ages to the modern age, with particular attention to works from the 19th and 20th centuries... paintings and sculptures are well displayed and lit and look magnificent against the backdrop of the surviving castle stonework... Thanks a lot Dustin!(✿◠‿◠) Stamps: 

... Super sweet😊 postcard with Coconut, a little fire dragon that can't fly and friends Oscar a carnivore by nature but vegetarian by choice and Matilda, the fearless porcupine... they live together on Dragon Island... today, Little Dragon Coconut, is one of the most popular children's book characters in the world... with cute matching  "The Little Dragon Coconut" stamp riding on a post bike... designed by the spiritual father of Coconut and special postmark💙... Thanks a lot Dustin!【ツ】 Stamps:

... Beautiful view of a baroque and rococo style palace... the largest and most significant Prussian residence in the city... an architectural masterpiece... today, it’s a large museum where you can feel like royalty as you explore the ornate ballrooms, the rococo galleries and planned gardens... home to one of the largest and most impressive collections of 18thC French paintings outside of France... often called the "palace of muses" as Queen Sophie-Charlotte invited famous poets, artists and philosophers to join her...  whenever you are looking for some nature and peace in Berlin than visit the garden and surrounding park... as always with great stamps and special postmarks👍... Thanks a lot Dustin! (✿◠‿◠)Stamps:Elisabeth von Thadden, 1890-1944 

... Aerial view of a charming and simply gorgeous castle🏰...  situated on an enchanting island in the middle of Lake Schwerin... legend has it that Schwerin Castle has 365 turrets - one for every day of the year... while the exact number might be slightly less, its fairy-tale silhouette dominates the skyline by its numerous towers and spires piercing the sky... it is regarded as one of the most important works of Romantic historicism in Europe... it houses the regional parliament and has a museum which shows a lot of splendour and art... the castle's beautiful gardens are an integral part of its charm... carefully designed to complement the architecture, they offer visitors a peaceful retreat and stunning views of the lake... Thanks Dustin a lot !!(✿◠‿◠)Stamp:

....  View of a bronze wolf statue... a relic of the Roman presence in Aachen... he stands guard just inside the entrance of Aachen Cathedral and gives his name to the adjoining main portal, known as "the Wolf's Door"... one of the legends say that the devil agreed to help with the fundraising for the cathedral if he could have the soul of whoever entered first... the towns people decided to trick the devil by placing a wolf in front of the bishop on the day the cathedral officially opened... their game worked, the devil, not looking closely enough, grabbed the wolf’s soul without realizing until after that he had been tricked (note the hole in the wolf's chest)... with lovely stamp of a popular German series of children's books and cute looking first day Wolf postmark... Thanks Dustin a lot!【ツ】Stamp:

... Wonderful view of a landscape that shines in the rising sun seen from the little mountain "Lilienstein" while the valley is covered of fog... the Lilienstein rock is the most striking and best-known rock in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains... distinct table mountains in a unique rocky scenery, narrow gorges, idyllic woods, towering conifers which cling to bizarrely shaped cliff faces and the Elbe River in its valley... this National Park of Saxon Switzerland is a park that really stands out... a great place to hike, well marked trails with absolutely stunning views of the river Elbe and the mountains... Thanks Dustin!【ツ】

... Great city view of the only authentically preserved large medieval city in Germany located right on the Danube River... a 310 meter-long Stone Bridge spans the river and leads to the beautiful medieval old town that features well-preserved buildings from the 11th to 15th century... the centre has over 1,500 listed buildings; of these, 984 form the "Old Town with Stadtamhof"... as an ensemble, the Old Town is simply unique... few other cities in central Europe can offer legacies of more than 2,000 years of history whichever way you look... with nice stamp and postmark honoring the Danube river... Thanks Dustin!【ツ】 

Originally a Celtic settlement, Regensburg was officially founded in 179 by the Romans and it has always been an important location throughout history. Regensburg is located in eastern Bavaria, at the confluence of the Danube, Naab and Regen rivers, Danube's northernmost point. It is Bavaria’s fourth-largest city and the capital of the Oberpfalz region of Bavaria. Stamp:

... Nice views of a town situated in the foothills of the Swabian Alb and the Dreikaiserberge mountains...surrounded by nature and picturesque scenery with rolling hills and green meadows... famous for its crafts, architecture, design, jewellery and culture... buildings from eight centuries characterize the historic city center; such as the Heilig-Kreuz-Münster or the market square with half-timbered houses... with lovely stamp and special postmark celebrating "90 Years of schleich" a toy brand headquartered in Schwäbisch Gmünd👍...  Thanks Dustin! (❁◕ ‿ ◕❁)

... When organising my uploaded cards I found this lovely Christmas postcard with wonderful stamps and postmark... must have slipped in by accident... but I liked it too much to not post it anymore... so here is a Christmas card in Februari🎄😉... illustration from Heinrich Hoffmann children's book "King Nut-Cracker or The Dream of Poor Reinhold" (1851)... a poor child dreams of the Fairy Town of Toys, where he meets King Nutcracker, toy soldiers, Noah's animals, and Struwwelpeter and friends... the tale is filled with vivid imagery, moral lessons, and a sense of wonder that captures the spirit of the holiday season... Thanks a lot Dustin! (✿◠‿◠) Stamps:Heavenly Light from the Abbey Church Thole'S Stained Glass 

...Nice views of the ShUM city of Mainz... the Old Jewish Cemetery "Judensand" in Mainz along with the "Holy Sand" in Worms are considered to be the oldest Jewish cemeteries in Europe... the new synagogue serves a local Jewish community of nearly 1,000 people strong... it's is an imposing structure from the outside an abstract, modernist creation... the shape of the building is based on the Hebrew word for blessing and is curved around a public courtyard... the site is the location of a previous synagogue... this one was damaged during Kristallnacht in 1938 and then destroyed in 1942 by bombings during World War II... there is a plaque commemorating its location... with matching "SchUM-Stätten" stamp and great special first day postmark👍... Thanks Dustin!【ツ】Stamps:

...  Nice view of the Paleolithic site of Schöningen... an enormous open-cast brown coal mine... a site of one of the ten most important palaeolithic finds in the world – the Schöningen spears... the spears are regarded not only as the earliest hunting weapons ever found but also as the oldest known wooden tools... thanks to unusually favourable geological and sedimentological conditions, the finds have been very well-preserved... here, you can uniquely understand how and where our predecessor, Homo heidelbergensis, lived and hunted... a real world sensation... Thanks Dustin!【ツ】 

... Nice view of a medieval castle located in a wonderful landscape... today, the castle and its grounds are a public museum space for the Hall Art Foundation, a private foundation with vari­ous ex­hib­i­tions of con­tem­por­ary art for a wide audi­ence in a unique his­tor­ic­al set­ting... it hosts also exhibitions by international artists... and part of the domain is a sculpture park...  with  "Black Widow" Superheroes stamp and great special postmark! Thanks Dustin!¯\_(ツ)_/¯Stamp:

...  Famous painting by Dutch master Frans Hals, created around 1630... the portrait is known for its vivid depiction of a woman apparently talking or laughing at someone or something to the right of the canvas, holding a beer jug... often called Malle Babbe, she was presumably a resident of a home for the mentally handicapped in Haarlem, where Frans Hals lived and worked... he depicts her with a certain dignity and a touch of humour, without caricaturing or stigmatising her... this makes the work not only artistically valuable, but also socially and historically significant... and as always with nice stamps and wonderful special postmarks...👍 Thanks Dustin!ヽ(ヅ)ノ  

The Gemäldegalerie is an art museum in Berlin. It is part of the Berlin State Museums and houses holdings of old European paintings from the 13th to the 18th century.

... Nice scene of the newly elected Pope Martin V riding through the city to the cathedral... part of one of the most prominent testimonials to the history of Constance "the Richental Chronicle"... in his richly illustrated chronicle, Constance citizen Ulrich Richental recorded events of the Council of Constance, which took place between 1414 and 1418... on large-size paper pages, the chronicler, in his Upper German Alemannic dialect, wrote about important occasions and small everyday occurrences... five illustrators later enriched his descriptions with coloured pen and ink drawings... the Constance manuscript was compiled around 1465... Thanks Dustin!【ツ】

... Nice views of the Climate Experience Center... the tour along the 8° of longitude East leads through sceneries that are built true to original locations... trom the Swiss mountains through the desert of the Sahel and the pack ice of Antarctica, along the South Sea beach of Samoa and back to the North Sea coast... mixture between a science center, climate museum and theme park... an ideal place to learn about our world climate and how climate changes impacts the daily lives of individuals living in those climates... and that we have an ethical responsibility to protect environmental quality... with lovely matching stamp and special postmark👍... Big Thanks Dustin! (✿ ♥‿♥)