"Irkutsk is the administrative center of Irkutsk Oblast, Russia, and one of the largest cities in Siberia.
Many distinguished Russians were sent into exile in Irkutsk for their part in the Decembrist revolt of 1825, and the city became an exile-post for the rest of the century. Some of the fine wooden houses still survive, contrasting with the dominant Soviet architecture. When the railway reached Irkutsk, it had earned the nickname of "The Paris of Siberia." The city saw bitter fighting in the Russian Civil War of 1918–20, and then became a major centre of aircraft manufacture."
Showing posts with label *Window/Door. Show all posts
Showing posts with label *Window/Door. Show all posts
Wednesday, May 29, 2019
Saturday, December 29, 2018
Monday, December 10, 2018
Saturday, June 30, 2018
RUSSIA - Nalichniki
Nalichniki - Russian Traditional ornate Wooden Window Frames.
Thanks Alina for the card.
Thanks Alina for the card.
"The term nalichnik refers to the ornate wooden carvings, frequently coupled with shutters, which traditionally decorated windows in villages throughout Russia."
Friday, May 18, 2018
Thursday, December 7, 2017
Tuesday, October 10, 2017
POLAND - Wrocław
View of Wroclaw's main square with beautiful colorful fronts of buildings. Thanks to Luxor for the card.
"Wrocław is the largest city in western Poland. It lies on the banks of the River Oder in the Silesian Lowlands of Central Europe, roughly 350 kilometres (220 mi) from the Baltic Sea to the north and 40 kilometres (25 mi) from the Sudeten Mountains to the south. The population of Wrocław in 2016 was 637,683, making it the fourth-largest city in Poland and the main city of Wrocław agglomeration."
Thursday, September 14, 2017
Thursday, July 6, 2017
Friday, June 30, 2017
Thursday, June 8, 2017
Tuesday, June 6, 2017
GERMANY - Bremen/Schmoor
Schmoor is one of the oldest quarters of the city. It was built in the 15 and 16 century.
Thanks to Frank for the card.
Thanks to Frank for the card.
Thursday, May 11, 2017
Friday, May 5, 2017
Thursday, July 14, 2016
Friday, June 10, 2016
Tuesday, April 26, 2016
BELARUS - Traditional Window Frames
Before the plastic windows there are a tradition to decorate windows with window frames made of wood and paint them in different colors. In some villages in Belarus you can find some of this frames, Thanks to postcrosser Alex for the card and information.
Tuesday, April 12, 2016
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