Mir Castle from Belarus

Postcard

Mir Castle is a unique monument of Belarusian architecture, it was built by duke Ilinich in early 16th century near village Mir (Grodno Region) instead of wooden feudal farmstead, which existed there in 15th century.

Stamps

(left) Chinese Peony: flowering plant, in China it is uses a a medicinal herb in traditional Chinese medicine.

(middle) The Russian mink, listed by the IUCN as Endangered.

(right) Lilium: flowering plants growing from bulbs.