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This card deserves a post on its own. Pamuk says Colonial Williamsburg is the most beautiful palace in the US. I don't know about that but I'm sure I'd like to visit it.

Colonial Williamsburg is the world’s largest living-history museum and serves as a window into 18th-century Virginia on the eve of the American Revolution. Once the capital of the colony, Williamsburg was at the center of political debate, revolutionary fervor, and the daily lives of ordinary Virginians. Today, the restored city features original and reconstructed buildings, allowing visitors to walk the same streets as figures such as Patrick Henry, George Wythe, and Thomas Jefferson. 

The historic area is brought to life by costumed interpreters, craftsmen, and reenactors who demonstrate trades, politics, and military practices of the period. Taverns, homes, shops, and government buildings show the breadth of colonial society, while military encampments and militia drills highlight Virginia’s role in the Revolution. - in: https://thelibertytrail.org

 

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More than 300 buildings comprise the colonial capital city. 89 of those buildings are original to the 18th century, while the rest were carefully reconstructed based on extensive research and archaeological evidence. This preservation process started with the founding of Colonial Williamsburg in the 1930.

One of the area’s most recognizable landmarks is the Governor’s Palace.
Originally completed in 1722, the Palace was home to seven British royal governors, Virginia’s first two elected governors (including Thomas Jefferson), and hundreds of servants and enslaved people. After a fire destroyed the Palace in the late 1700s, Virginia’s capital moved from Williamsburg to Richmond. The Governor’s Palace was meticulously reconstructed in the 1930s, and today you can tour its lavish interiors and explore its sprawling gardens. - in: https://www.visitwilliamsburg.com

Covered Bridges in Pennsylvania

And wouldn't you know it, I kinda like covered bridges!! I've received several postcards with this type of bridge, and most of them came from the state of Pennsylvania. And it's no wonder, Pennsylvania is the state with the most covered bridges. These are just 3, but there are 209.

Of the nearly 14,000 authentic wooden covered bridges that once existed in the United States, less than 900 remain. Over the years, many covered bridges have been destroyed by fire, flooding, or vandalism. The majority of the others simply collapsed due to age and disrepair, and some were torn down to make way for newer iron bridges. - in: https://heartofpa.com

 

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"The Forksville Covered Bridge is a Burr arch truss covered bridge over Loyalsock Creek in the borough of Forksville, Sullivan County, in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. It was built in 1850 and is 152 feet 11 inches (46.61 m) in length. The bridge was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. The Forksville bridge is named for the borough it is in, which is named for its location at the confluence or "forks" of the Little Loyalsock and Loyalsock Creeks.

The bridge was restored in 1970 and 2004 and is still in use (...). It is one of three remaining covered bridges in Sullivan County (...)." - in: wikipedia 

 

 Color photo by Bron Miller © Modern-Ad

The McGees Mills Covered Bridge is a historic Burr truss wooden covered bridge located near Mahaffey, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is a 109 foot bridge built in 1873 over the West Branch of the Susquehanna River.

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988. - in: wikipedia

 

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On the back of the card: "The Logan Mills Covered Bridge, in Clinton County, Pennsylvania, spans the Fishing Creek in Loganton. Seen here in winter, the bridge was originally built in 1866, then rebuilt in 1979, and still allows traffic. Locals and tourists enjoy the charm and character of this lovely historic structure."

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 The Pulp Mill Covered Bridge, also called the Paper Mill Covered Bridge, is a wooden covered bridge that crosses Otter Creek between Middlebury and Weybridge, Vermont on Seymour Street. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.

 

Photography: Alois Mayer

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This bridge has many distinctions. It is one of only seven double-barreled (two lane) covered bridges in the country, one of only two in the State of Vermont (the Museum Covered Bridge being the other), and the only still carrying regular traffic. It is also the oldest covered bridge in Vermont, and one of the oldest in the country.
The exact age of the bridge is in question. A sign on the bridge states it was built between 1808 and 1820. - in: wikipedia

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Still on my list of must visit places, here's a postcard of Malacca, which was an important base for Portuguese expansion in the East Indies in the 16th century.

Historically, Jonker Walk was a center of trade, where Chinese, Malay, and Indonesian merchants exchanged goods, fostering a unique blend of cultures that is still evident in the architecture, food, and traditions found here today.

 

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The traditional shop houses along the street have been preserved and adapted, housing antique shops, art galleries, and local eateries, many of which feature colonial-era designs that reflect both Chinese and European influences.

For the community, Jonker Walk remains a place of shared identity—a living tapestry of Melaka’s past and present. It brings together people from all walks of life, from locals enjoying a stroll through its streets to tourists immersing themselves in Melaka’s rich history and cultural offerings. Today, Jonker Walk continues to be a vital part of Melaka’s cultural landscape, bridging the old with the new and offering visitors an authentic experience of the city’s heritage. - in: https://discovermalaysia-unesco.com

Otranto - Italy

 Of all the places Óscar visited in southern Italy, Otranto was the place he liked the most. He said I might like it too and he's probably right. I've never been to the south of Italy, I guess I need to put Otranto on my visit list if I ever get to visit this region.

Otranto is a coastal town, port and comune in the province of Lecce, right on the heel of the Italian boot. it is It is one of the I Borghi più belli d'Italia - The most beautiful villages of Italy.

 

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The cathedral of Santa Maria Annunziata is the most important place of Catholic worship in the city of Otranto. The cathedral, built on the remains of a Messapian village , a Roman domus and an early Christian temple , was founded in 1068 by the Norman bishop William. It is a synthesis of different architectural styles comprising Byzantine, early Christian and Romanesque elements. - in: https://www.orminatours.com

Bügeleisenhaus - Germany

 I've never heard about Hattingen before but after googling about it, I'm pretty sure I might like it. My kind of place, small but lots to see. 

Hattingen is a 600 years old town in North Rhine-Westphalia. Its 150 half-timbered houses and the small winding street, make it a town full of charm. 

The most famous half-timbered house is the Bügeleisenhaus, located at Haldenplatz. 

This beautiful card was sent by Kerstin.

 

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The 17th-century half-timbered house is a sight in itself: its façade is adorned with scrolled brackets, carved sun wheels, and fearsome "envy masks," while the interior also offers interesting exhibits for visitors. Cloth makers lived and worked here between 1771 and 1856, and a butcher's shop operated on the ground floor until 1907.

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 Königstein is a town on the river Elbe in Saxony in Germany.

 

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The city is home to the Königsstein Fortress, one of the largest mountain fortresses in Europe. On this card, we can hardly spot the fortress, on the top of the hill, but I've a different card, depicting it.