Hungary - Early Christian Necropolis of Pécs (Sopianae)

"In the 4th century, a remarkable series of decorated tombs were constructed in the cemetery of the Roman provincial town of Sopianae (modern Pécs). These are important both structurally and architecturally, since they were built as underground burial chambers with memorial chapels above the ground. The tombs are important also in artistic terms, since they are richly decorated with murals of outstanding quality depicting Christian themes." 

Source: UNESCO World Heritage

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A nice UNESCO card of "Wine Pitcher" - Early Christian Buria Chamber of Pecs -Sopianae. Thanks to Krisztina of Hungary.

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Early Christian Necroplis at Pecs, Hungary - a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Mailed in May 7, 2020 and received in Penang in June 5, 2020. Thanks to Boni of Hungary.

Hungary - Tokaj Wine Region Historic Cultural Landscape

"The cultural landscape of Tokaj graphically demonstrates the long tradition of wine production in this region of low hills and river valleys. The intricate pattern of vineyards, farms, villages and small towns, with their historic networks of deep wine cellars, illustrates every facet of the production of the famous Tokaj wines, the quality and management of which have been strictly regulated for nearly three centuries." 

Source: UNESCO World Heritage

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Multi-view of Tokaj region showing a view of the vineyards. Thanks to Krisztina of Hungary.

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Multi-view of Tokaj. Nice stamps used. Thanks to Boni of Hungary.

Hungary - Old Village of Hollókő and its Surroundings

"Hollokö is an outstanding example of a deliberately preserved traditional settlement. This village, which developed mainly during the 17th and 18th centuries, is a living example of rural life before the agricultural revolution of the 20th century."

Source: UNESCO World Heritage

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A pretty view of Holloko. Thanks to Krisztina of Hungary.

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Holloko is a UNESCO World Heritage in Hungary with 2019 Hungary Year of Pig and another pig stamp used. Thanks to Judit of Hungary.

Hungary - Slovakia - Caves of Aggtelek Karst and Slovak Karst

"The variety of formations and the fact that they are concentrated in a restricted area means that the 712 caves currently identified make up a typical temperate-zone karstic system. Because they display an extremely rare combination of tropical and glacial climatic effects, they make it possible to study geological history over tens of millions of years." 

Source: UNESCO World Heritage

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Baradla Cave of Aggtelek Karst in north east of Hungary at the Slovakian border. Nice stamps used. Thanks to Rita of Hungary.

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Dobsina Ice Cave, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Slovakia. Thanks to Rita for mailing from Slovakia.

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Slovakia Caves of Ochtinska aragonitova jaskyna. Thanks to Radek of Czech Republic.

Hungary - Budapest, including the Banks of the Danube, the Buda Castle Quarter and Andrássy Avenue

"This site has the remains of monuments such as the Roman city of Aquincum and the Gothic castle of Buda, which have had a considerable influence on the architecture of various periods. It is one of the world's outstanding urban landscapes and illustrates the great periods in the history of the Hungarian capital." 

Source: UNESCO World Heritage

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View of Danube and the House of Parliament, Budapest, Hungary. Thanks to Oksana of Ukraine.

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The neo-Gothic Hungarian Parliament, Budapest along Danube River. Thanks to Edit for mailing from Hungary.

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Buda Royal Palace, Budapest, Hungary. Thanks to Karr of Hungary.

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Multi-views of Budapest, the capital of Hungary. Thanks to Willy B for this cool card from Budapest.

Austria - Hungary - Fertö / Neusiedlersee Cultural Landscape

"The Fertö/Neusiedler Lake area has been the meeting place of different cultures for eight millennia. This is graphically demonstrated by its varied landscape, the result of an evolutionary symbiosis between human activity and the physical environment. The remarkable rural architecture of the villages surrounding the lake and several 18th- and 19th-century palaces adds to the area’s considerable cultural interest." 

Source: UNESCO World Heritage

Postcard 1A - HUNGARY -  Ferto-Hansag
Ferto Hansag Nemzeti Park on the Hungarian side of Ferto-Neusiedlersee. Thanks to Rita of Hungary.

Postcard 1B - HUNGARY - Ferto

Lake Ferto (Neusiedlersee) is a transboundary Hungary-Austria UNESCO World Heritage. Multi-view showing Episcopal Palace, Quarry, Lake and harbor, Mayor's office, Mithras Chapel and Cave. Thanks to Rita of Hungary.

Postcard 2 - AUSTRIA -  Neusiedlersee

An aerial view of the Austrian town of Rust and Lake Neusiedl of Austria and Hungary. This seond largest European steppe lake straddles between Austria and Hungary. It called in German: Neusiedlersee and in Hungarian: Fertő. Nice fauna stamp. Thanks to Rita of Hungary who mailed this great postcard from Austria.

Hungary - Hortobágy National Park - the Puszta

"The cultural landscape of the Hortobágy Puszta consists of a vast area of plains and wetlands in eastern Hungary. Traditional forms of land use, such as the grazing of domestic animals, have been present in this pastoral society for more than two millennia." 

Source: UNESCO World Heritage

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A nice multi-view of Hortobagy. Thanks to Krisztina of Hungary who lives not far from Hortobagy.






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Wonderful multi-view of traditional training of horses in Puszta. Thanks to Krisztina of Hungary.

Hungary - Millenary Benedictine Abbey of Pannonhalma and its Natural Environment

"The first Benedictine monks settled here in 996. They went on to convert the Hungarians, to found the country's first school and, in 1055, to write the first document in Hungarian. From the time of its founding, this monastic community has promoted culture throughout central Europe. Its 1,000-year history can be seen in the succession of architectural styles of the monastic buildings (the oldest dating from 1224), which still today house a school and the monastic community." 

Source: UNESCO World Heritage

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A nice multi-view of Pannohalma, a small town of 4000 inhabitants in Western Hungary, 40 km from Gyor. Famous for the thousand-year-old Pannonhalma Archabbey and Benedictine Secondary School located on the hill. Beautiful stamps used. Thanks to Laszlo of Hungary.





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Distant panaromic view of Pannonhalma Archabbey. Thanks to Krisztina of Hungary.