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World's largest postcard!

Ever tried to organize your postcards only to realize that not all postcards are of the same size? Indeed, some are larger (and they are perfect for landcape views), but what if the postcard measured 42.69 m² (459.511 ft²)? Now, that's large!

And that's exactly what the German city of Krefeld did: they created the world's largest postcard and made it to the Guiness world records.

And large is not the only thing special about this postcard - it weights an impressive 300 kgs (661.386 lb)! And of course, transporting it is not for the ordinary postman - a special lorry was done just to carry it.

Wondering how it looks like? Here it is:

World's Largest Postcard

Congratulations Krefeld! That's quite impressive indeed. If you want to learn more, check this post at the guiness world records website.


Posted by on 6 Nov, 2010
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20 comments so far

Lori45P, Canada
Amazing! Hmmm, wonder how many stamps it would take to post that beauty! lol
Posted by Lori45P on 6 Nov, 2010


Mundoo, Australia
Amazing. I am not sure that would even fit in my local postoffice for me to collect.
Posted by Mundoo on 7 Nov, 2010


strawberry_feather, United States of America
That's not a postcard, that's a bunch put together! I'm sorry that does now count in my book.
Posted by strawberry_feather on 7 Nov, 2010


Nordbaer, Germany
It's the spirit that counts.
Posted by Nordbaer on 7 Nov, 2010


dollart, Finland
great way to get insight of local peoples image of their home town.
Posted by dollart on 7 Nov, 2010


heyjude, United States of America
It's NOT a bunch of postcards it is a bunch of PHOTOs people submitted. MANY postcards are made of multiple photos of the area.
Posted by heyjude on 7 Nov, 2010


Stephany, Netherlands
How many stamps are on it?
Posted by Stephany on 7 Nov, 2010


Panka, Hungary
That's a real multiview card :)
Amazing!
Posted by Panka on 7 Nov, 2010


SilentSilence, Spain
Wow! 0.0
Posted by SilentSilence on 7 Nov, 2010


dianaf, Netherlands
Wow, imagen that you get one of those...
Posted by dianaf on 7 Nov, 2010


ASALIM, Brazil
I'd like to get one just like this... Who would like to volunteer to send it to me???
Posted by ASALIM on 7 Nov, 2010


peridotlake1, United States of America
Wow that's amazing! I wonder who thought to make it.
Posted by peridotlake1 on 7 Nov, 2010


nisha, Poland
Haha, I have a postcard from Krefeld, but not that large :D
Posted by nisha on 7 Nov, 2010


Dodd, Taiwan
it cann't fit my mailbox. XD
Posted by Dodd on 7 Nov, 2010


dardo, Spain
It's a frankencard!
Posted by dardo on 8 Nov, 2010


moonlessnite, Canada
Hmmmf...It looks like a collection of REAL postcards grouped together...I dont consider it a postcard. I have sent out a few very big ones...a couple of kids on psotcrossing got them. they were of wild animals in Britihs Columbia...and yes it does take quite a bit of postage.
Posted by moonlessnite on 8 Nov, 2010


origato, Netherlands
I bet that we can do better then that!
All we need is a single adress which the most active postcrossers send a card to (one each should be enough.
And someone who will put it together.
Posted by origato on 9 Nov, 2010


hulottati, Germany
The biggest postcard that German post would forward, could mesure 59x30 cm. And 6 Euros (8,3 US-Dollars) shipping cost would not be too much, right?
Posted by hulottati on 9 Nov, 2010


Isers, United States of America
That's amazing!
Posted by Isers on 10 Nov, 2010


HefelBerry, United States of America
Awesome! I wish i could see it up close T.T
Posted by HefelBerry on 20 Dec, 2010



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