University of Utrecht, Netherlands

The University of Utrecht was founded in March 1636, which makes it one of the oldest universities in the Netherlands. In the opening year it had an enrollment of 24 students. The card shows the Faculty of Humanity and Faculty of Law, Economics and Governance and is located in the center of Utrecht.
Thank you Regina for this beautiful postcard !!!

Amsterdam and its Canals, Netherlands (UNESCO)

Obviously I kind of developped a taste for evening views as of late :) This postcard is no exception.
Amsterdam is an absolutely amazing city! It started out in the 12th century as a tiny fishind village and over the centuries developped  into the leading centre for finance and diamonds and one of the most important ports in Europe during the Dutch golden age in 17th century. It is the capital of the Netherlands, the government seat though is in The Hague.
The city has more than 100 kilometers of canals (grachten), 90 islands and 1.500 bridges, which gave Amsterdam the nickname "Venice of the North". The 17th century canal ring with Prinsengracht, Keisersgracht, Herengracht and Jordaan are listed among the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Thank you Mirjam for sending this beautiful card for the Postcrossing Favourites Tag !!!!

"Stad Amsterdam" Tall Ship, Netherlands

On this postcard you see the "Stad Amsterdam", a three-masted clipper, built in 2000 after the design of mid-19th century frigate "Amsterdam" and named after the Dutch capital. There is one major difference to the Amsterdam, though, the hull is made from steel.
Stad Amsterdam is a training ship but can also be hired for private cruises. The card shows her during the tall ship parade "Sail Amsterdam" in 2015 celebrating the ship's 15th anniversary.
Thank you Marjan for sending this interesting card !!!

Rietveld Schröder House, Utrecht, Netherlands (UNESCO)

A unique building in Utrecht, Netherlands. The Rietveld Schröder House was designed by Dutch architect Gerrit Riedveld for Mrs. Truus Schröder-Schräder and her 3 children in the De Stijl style. Mrs. Schröder lived in this house until her death in 1985. It was turned into a museum and is open for visits.
In 2000 it was inscribed into the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites as "an icon of the Modern Movement in architecture and an outstanding expression of human creative genius in its purity of ideas and concepts as developed by the De Stijl movement."
Thank you Miek for sending this wonderful card for the Postcrossing Favourites Tag and adding a new site to my UNESCO collection. 

Lighthouses of the Dutch Coast, Netherlands

Beautiful postcard sent by Barbara and Elmar Knieps from their trip to the Netherlands. Great addtion to my lighthouse collection, thank you !!

Maastricht Townhall, Netherlands

The 17th century townhall of Maastricht is considered to be a highlight of Dutch Baroque Architecture. It has a very imposting double staircase leading to the entrance.
I sent this card myself when visiting the city.

Zeeland Flag, Netherlands

This card arrived here from Wendy, sent for the Postcrossing Favourites Tag. It shows the flag of the Dutch province of Zeeland. The wavy blue lines represent the waves of the sea with the coat of arms in the center.

Map of the Hanse Cities in the Netherlands

Beautiful addition to my mapcard collection. It shows the cities of the Heanseatic League in the Netherlands. The League was founded to protect the interests of the merchant guilds along the coast of Northern Europe.
This card was an official Postcrossing card from the Netherlands, sent by Anja.

Zeeland Lighthouses, Netherlands

Great postcard sent by Barbara and Elmar Knieps showing the Lighthouses of Zeeland in the Netherlands..
Top left: Burgh-Haamstede
Top right: Westkapelle Hoog
Bottom left: Breskens
Bottom right: Westkapelle Laag

Central Station, Amsterdam, Netherlands

An older card but still beautiful. It shows the Central Station in Amsterdam, Netherlands and was sent by my parents. The station is used by about 260.000 passengers a day. It first opened in 1889 and was built in the Gothic/Rennaissance Revival style.

Goedereede Tower / Lighthouse, Netherlands

The Tower of Goedreede in the Netherlands was originally part of the city's parish church. It was built in 1512. From 1552 til 1912 though, it served as a lighthouse. The once prosperous harbour town went into a decline over the centuries as other ports and harbours were more attractive. The town could no longer support the huge  churchbuilding and it went into decline and had to be pulled down eventually. Only the tower remained. It was restored and is now in use as a museum.
This interesting card was sent by Barbara and Elmar Knieps and is a more than welcome addition to my lighthouse collection.

HM Queen Máxima of the Netherlands

Beautiful picture of Queen Máxima of the Netherlands. Actually she was still princess back when the picture was taken on Prince's Day 2012.
The card was sent by "Oberfuske" for the Postcrossing Favourites Tag.

Dutch Windmill

Typical Dutch landscape coming as an official Postcrossing card from the Netherlands, sent by Karin NL-2084631

HM King Willem Alexander and HM Queen Máxima, Coronation, Netherlands

Awesome postcard sent by Monique showing the newly inaugurated King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands and his beautiful wife Queen Máxima.

Tiles from Delft, Netherlands

I just love this card showing the typical blue and white tiles from Delft in the Netherlands. The card was sent for the Postcrossing Favourites Tag by Mirjam

HM King Willem-Alexander and HM Queen Máxima of the Netherlands

My first postcard of Willem-Alexander and Máxima as King and Queen of the Netherlands :) It was sent by Mike Noordam for the WiP May General swap.  I watched some of the inauguration, it was so beautiful. The Dutch can be proud of such a wonderful young royal couple representing their country.

Wedding of Máxima and Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands

Wonderful postcard showing the then Crownprince, now King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands and his bride Máxima on their wedding day. Máxima chose the Pearl-Button Tiara for her wedding day and had the pearl buttons exchanged with stars.
An official Postcrossing postcard sent by Vicky  NL-1783426

Ouddorp Lighthouse, Netherlands

Beautiful view of the Ouddorp Lighthouse  sent by Barbara and Elmar Knieps from their trip to the Netherlands.

Dutch landscape in painting

This postcard arrived here from the Netherlands as an official Postcrossing card sent by Sascha (NL-1535332).
It shows a painting by Johan Hendrik Weissenbruch.

Ouddorp Lighthouse, Netherlands

Wonderful new addition to my lighthouse collection sent by Barbara and Elmar Knieps from their recent holidays in the Netherlands.
The Ouddorp Lighthouse has been in use since 1950. The tower is 52 meters high with the light sitting on top of it at a height of 56 meters and three flashlights every 15 seconds.