Postcard Friendship Friday - Bridge of St. Roch

This beautiful bridge located in Poznan, Poland, spans over the Warta river and is named after a catholic saint: Bridge of St. Roch. It is located near St. Peter and Paul Cathedral, as you can see in the photo.

I've never made a secret of my passion for bridges. That is why I collect cards with this particular theme. This card, sent by mikis, hit the right spot with me. It is beautiful, with the twillight in the background. The bridge, with all those light, looks almost ephemeral. I truly loved it.

Poland is also one of my dream destinies: so much history and beauty. I hope I get to go there some day.

Postcard Friendship Friday - Nouvelles Images

I am a huge fan of Nouvelles Images cards. They are sweet and beautiful, small pieces of true art. Unfortunely I don't have many of them in my collection - they can't be found where I live and collectors usually trade them for other nouvelles images' card. See the problem?

Anyway, Nouvelles Images was created in 1957, by Jacques Blanc, who began publishing contemporary artists' works in postcards. Through time, the company has evolved and currently presents many different products, most related to art.

This beautiful letter theamed card was sent to me from Finland.

Source: www.nouvellesimages.com

Postcard Friendship Friday - Tartu University

I've always had a thing for singleview cards of beautiful buildings. Maybe it's because my best friend is an architect, or maybe it's because I love beauty in all its forms. The truth is that this kcard is quite stunning.

It was sent from Estonia and shows the University of Tartu. It took me a while to identify the building, because there is hardly any written information on the back of the card. It is located in Tartu, the 2nd largest city in Estonia. Regarded by most Estonians as the country's "national university", it is the highest ranked university in Estonia. It was established by King Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden in 1632.

In the photo you can see its main building, built in 1809 in the neoclassical style. It houses the oldest museum in the University - the Art Museum.

It looks quite amazing. I wouldn't mind attending a few classes here myself. I would be proud of it. Hey, maybe one day - who knows, right?

source: wikipedia

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Postcard Friendship Friday - 25th of April Bridge

I have a big fascination with bridges. I find them beautiful, a symbol of human ingenuity and strenght.

I particularly like this black and white postcard of the 25th of April Bridge, built in 1966, over the river Tagus, in Lisbon, Portugal's capital.

Its construction was completed 6 months ahead of schedule and its original name was Salazar Bridge, named so in honour of António Salazar, Portugal's Prime Minister and dictator for over 30 years. He founded and led the "Estado Novo", the authoritan, right-wing government that presided over the country from 1932 to 1974.

After the revolution, in 25th of April of 1974, its name was changed to 25th of April Bridge.
When it was inaugurated, it was the 5th largest suspension bridge in the World and the 1st outside of the USA. Nowdays, it stands in 66th place in the World ranking, but it's the highest bridge in Europe.

This wonderful card was sent to me from moonwolf.



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Postcard Friendship Friday - Polish Winnie The Pooh

I love Disney's Winnie The Pooh and I collect its cards from all over the world. This one was sent by Silwie, from Poland.

Can anyone tell me what the words mean in english? :)

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