GERMANY - Old Town with Beautiful Doors and Windows

Thanks to postcrosser Ellie for the card.

RUSSIA - Empress of Russia, Catherine II

Thanks to postcrosser Innokas for the Ekaterina II, the Empress of Russia card.

"Catherine II, Russian in full Yekaterina Alekseyevna, byname Catherine the Great, Russian Yekaterina Velikaya, original name Sophie Friederike Auguste, Prinzessin (princess) von Anhalt-Zerbst (born April 21 [May 2, New Style], 1729, Stettin, Prussia [now Szczecin, Poland]—died November 6 [November 17], 1796, Tsarskoye Selo [now Pushkin], near St. Petersburg, Russia), German-born empress of Russia (1762–96) who led her country into full participation in the political and cultural life of Europe, carrying on the work begun by Peter the Great. With her ministers she reorganized the administration and law of the Russian Empire and extended Russian territory, adding Crimea and much of Poland."

and the stamp is of St. Ekaterina Order star.

GREECE - The Temple of Poseidon

"The temple of Poseidon was constructed in approx. 440 B.C., over the ruins of a temple dating from the Archaic Period. It is perched above the sea at a height of almost 70 m. The design of the temple is a typical hexastyle i.e. it had a front portico with 6 columns. Only some columns of the Sounion temple stand today, but intact it would have closely resembled the contemporary and well-preserved Temple of Hephaestus beneath the Acropolis, which may have been designed by the same architect. 

As with many Greek temples, the Poseidon building was rectangular, with a colonnade on all four sides. The total number of original columns was 36: 18 columns still stand today. The columns are of the Doric Order. They were made of locally-quarried white marble. They were 6.10 m (20 ft) high, with a diameter of 1 m (3.1 ft) at the base and 79cm (31 inches) at the top." Source

GREECE - Le Mont-Lycabette

From my travelling boss. Thank you!

"Mount Lycabettu, also known as Lycabettos, Lykabettos or Lykavittos (Greek: Λυκαβηττός,) , is a Cretaceous limestone hill in Athens, Greece at 300 meters (908 feet) above sea level. Pine trees cover its base, and at its two peaks are the 19th century Chapel of St. George, a theatre, and a restaurant. The hill is a tourist destination and can be ascended by the Lycabettus Funicular, a funicular railway which climbs the hill from a lower terminus at Kolonaki (The railway station can be found at Aristippou street)."

CRIMEA - St Elijah Cathedral

Happy mailbox today! Received an official card from Crimean peninsula, with Russian stamps and Ukraine ID! Thank you Viktor for the church card.

The card shows the Church of St. Elijah - Greek church, located on the embankment of Yevpatoria. The temple was built in 1911 - 1918 by the architect A Henry.

"Autonomous Republic of Crimea (Ukrainian: Автономна Республіка Крим, Avtonomna Respublika Krym; Russian: Автономная Республика Крым, Avtonomnaya Respublika Krym; Crimean Tatar: Qırım Muhtar Cumhuriyeti) was created on 12 February 1991 when the Crimean Oblast was upgraded to an autonomous republic within Ukraine following a referendum on 20 January 1991.

In March 2014, following the takeover of the territory by pro-Russian separatists and Russian Armed Forces, a controversial referendum was held on the issue of reunification with Russia; the official result was that a large majority wished to join with Russia.  Russia then annexed the whole of Crimea by signing a Treaty of Accession with the self-declared independent Republic of Crimea to incorporate the Republic of Crimea and the federal city of Sevastopol as federal subjects of Russia..

While Russia and six other UN member states recognize Crimea as part of the Russian Federation, Ukraine continues to claim Crimea as an integral part of its territory, supported by most foreign governments and United Nations General Assembly Resolution 68/262."

ENGLAND - Sissinghurst Castle, Kent

Thanks to postcrosser Laura for the card.

"The garden at Sissinghurst Castle in the Weald of Kent, in England was created in the 1930s by Vita Sackville-West, poet and gardening writer, and her husband Harold Nicolson, author and diplomat. Sackville-West was a writer on the fringes of the Bloomsbury Group who found her greatest popularity in the weekly columns she contributed as gardening correspondent of The Observer, which incidentally—for she never touted it—made her own garden famous A manor house with a three-armed moat was built here in the Middle Ages. In 1305, King Edward I spent a night here."

NETHERLANDS - Dutch Royal Family

This card shows the Dutch Royal family on the day that the become King and Queen.  Thanks to postcrossser Corrie for the card.

GERMANY - Owl

Thanks to postcrosser Florian for the owl card.

KELANTAN - Pasar Siti Khadijah

I joined Postcard United 12 days ago and received my first card from fellow malaysian postcrosser and it only took 3 days to arrived. Thank Mazz for the colorful market view. I wonder where I could find this card..

"Siti Khadijah Market (Pasar besar Siti Khadijah), as its name implies, is a local wet market. Its name after Prophet Muhammad's wife, whom is known for her entrepreneurial skill, as this market is mostly run by women. Apart from the usual fresh goodies like seafood, vegetables and wide variety of fruits, you can also find ready-to eat food like 'ayam percik', nasi ulam and a variety of noodle soups, all unique in flavors and taste of Kelantan, serves freshly for you. Not to forget to taste the local desserts like 'kuih muih' (cake sort of), tempeh and a glass of hot milk tea, which is the staple drink for Kelantanese.

GERMANY - Keep Calm and Play Lego

Cute keep calm card and I think its my first card of this type. Thanks to postcrosser Betlina.

CANADA - North

Thanks to postcroser Maja for the card.

Great Canadian stamps, unfortunately it was not cancelled.

RUSSIA - Church of the Resurrection

Church of resurrection (Church on the Spilled Blood)
1883 - 1907, architects :Alfred Parland

Thanks to postcrosser Larisa for the card.

"This marvelous Russian-style church was built on the spot where Emperor Alexander II was assassinated in March 1881. After assuming power in 1855 in the wake of Russia's disastrous defeat in the Crimean war against Britain, France and Turkey, Alexander II initiated a number of reforms. In 1861 he freed the Russian serfs (peasants, who were almost enslaved to their owners) from their ties to their masters and undertook a rigorous program of military, judicial and urban reforms, never before attempted in Russia. However, during the second half of his reign Alexander II grew wary of the dangers of his system of reforms, having only barely survived a series of attempts on his life, including an explosion in the Winter Palace and the derailment of a train. Alexander II was finally assassinated in 1881 by a group of revolutionaries, who threw a bomb at his royal carriage.

The decision was taken to build a church on the spot where the Emperor was mortally wounded. The church was built between 1883 and 1907 and was officially called the Resurrection of Christ Church (a.k.a. The Church of Our Savior on Spilled Blood ). The construction of the church was almost entirely funded by the Imperial family and thousands of private donators. Both the interior and exterior of the church is decorated with incredibly detailed mosaics, designed and created by the most prominent Russian artists of the day (V.M. Vasnetsov, M.V. Nesterov and M.A. Vrubel). Interestingly, despite the church's very obviously Russian aspect, its principle architect, A. Parland, was not even Russian by birth." Source

Love this lovely stamp!

FINLAND

Thanks to postcrosser Eero for the cards and stamps.

LIECHTENSTEIN - Vaduz

I am happy to received my third card from Liechtenstein. Thank you so much to Sava, my travelling friend. How I wish I could travel as frequent as him!

"Vaduz  is the capital of Liechtenstein and also the seat of the national parliament. The town, which is located along the Rhine River, has about 5,100 residents as of 2009, most of whom belong to the Roman Catholic Church. The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Vaduz is seated in Vaduz Cathedral.

The most prominent landmark of Vaduz is Vaduz Castle, the home of the reigning prince of Liechtenstein and the Liechtenstein princely family. The castle is visible from almost any location in Vaduz, being perched atop a steep hill in the middle of the city. The Cathedral of St. Florin, Government House and City Hall are also well-known landmarks, displaying the various styles and periods of architecture that the city is known for. "

SWITZERLAND - Gevena

And this time Sava travel to Switzerland, thank you so very much for the card, Sava!

"Geneva is the second most populous city in Switzerland (after Zürich) and is the most populous city of Romandy, the French-speaking part of Switzerland. Situated where the Rhône exits Lake Geneva, it is the capital of the Republic and Canton of Geneva."

MYANMAR - Cover

Received FDC commemorate 68th Anniversay of the independence Day, Myanmar, thank you Thitar!

GERMANY - Season Greeting Card

Thanks to postcrosser Eberhard for the greeting card.

RUSSIA - Stamps card

Thanks to postcrosser Nastia for the stamps card.

NETHERLAND - Hotel De Vrouwe van Stravoren

Sleeping in the Barrel hotel, thanks to postcrosser Hetty for the card.

"Sleeping in a wine barrel, that is what makes a stay at the Hotel de Vrouwe van Stavoren (The Lady of Stavoren) so very special. The wine barrels are of Swiss origin and used to contain more than 14,500 liters of wine. The beds stand inside the wine barrel and the round wooden walls give a very cozy and secure feeling, like in the galley of a ship. The ceiling of the wine barrel is high enough, so you can stand up in it. At the back of each barrel is a doorway is made, leading to the sitting room with shower and toilet. Also the other rooms are comfortably furnished, with private shower and toilet and television. The hotel rooms in the new wing are more spacious and have a radio, telephone and a bath." Source

BULGARIA - Greetings card

Thank you so much Ivka for the thought, simply love your card..