What is it that attracts foreign tourists to Luxembourg?Without a doubt, it is the diversity of the landscape and the cosmopolitan character of the population. But there is more to discover, for example the architecture which, as a means of expressing identity and history, has fascinated visitors for a long time.
published May 17th, 2012
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The roar of the surf, the screams from the sea-birds – the ever changing light which can alter the shape of a mountain. The colours, the deception of the senses – the acknowledge of inconstancy built into even the most solid rocky ground.
published May 6th, 2012
In the following pages you will be able to browse through the complete list of available stamps and related philatelic items such as First Day Covers, Presentation Packs and Miniature Sheets that has been issued by Guernsey during 2012.
published May 5th, 2012
From December until 1st March 2012 stamp collectors from all over the world have been able to participate in the vote for “The 2011 Greenlandic stamp of the year”. And many have used this opportunity.
published April 17th, 2012
The Isle of Man Post Office is pleased to present Harbour Lights, a set of six stamps depicting minor lighthouses around the Isle of Man. We commissioned local artist Tracey Dean to prepare new paintings which truly capture the elegance of the familiar landmarks.
Local historian Stan Basnett writes:
The principal Lighthouses around the Isle of Man are maintained by the Commissioners of Northern Lights and are not the only lighthouses around the Island. Each harbour being protected by minor lights erected on the extremities of piers and breakwaters many of which are also being fitted with an audible device such as a horn or bell for use in fog. (read more)
published April 8th, 2012
Two stamps on the theme “Life at sea” are being issued in the pan-nordic series “nordic Coastlines.” the motifs are based on photographs taken by steen Larsen. the stamps are designed by post Danmark stamps and produced in offset.
published April 5th, 2012
The theme for this year’s Europa stamp is ”Visit Denmark”. Casper sejersen took the photograph on which the motif is based. the stamp is designed by post Danmark and produced in offset. The stamp depicts Pierrot pedalling away on his “Christiania bike” in the middle of rush hour, with Harlequin sitting in the box at the front.
published April 4th, 2012
Magyar Posta is expanding its regular stamp series Health Tourism – Spas with two new de-nominations. The philatelic novelties depict characteristic interior and exterior details of Bu-dapest’s Király and Rudas Baths. The graphics of the first day covers and the postmarks are decorated with compositions related to the baths. The stamps were made by printing com-pany Pénzjegynyomda using artistic photographs by József Hajdú and designs by the graphic artist Ferenc Svindt.
published March 29th, 2012
Magyar Posta is expanding its regular stamp series Tourism with two new denominations. The philatelic novelties mark the centenaries of the foundation of two Hungarian educational institutions, the Puskás Tivadar Technical School of Telecommunications and the University of Debrecen.
published March 27th, 2012
The souvenir sheet shows six views of San Marino: the San Francesco Gate, the Church of San Francesco, the Government Building, the First Tower, the Basilica del Santo and the Church of the Capuchin.
At the bottom right the first stamp shows the San Francesco Gate, known also as the Porta del Loco, the ancient access gateway to the City of San Marino. To the left are the Church of San Francesco and the Government Building. At the top left is the First Tower, also called Guaita or Rocca, the oldest of the three towers of Mount Titano. It is encircled by two defensive walls, the innermost one enclosing the Campanaria Tower, the Casermetta, which was historically home to the guards, and the Penna Tower. At the top in the centre is the Basilica del Santo, also called the Pieve. Built in a neoclassical style, to a project by the Bolognese architect, Antonio Serra, and dedicated to the “Divo Marino” the founder and patron of the Republic, this is the main church of the City of San Marino. It was built on the site where the Pieve (parish church) of San Marino once stood, whose massive Romanesque bell tower still rises at its side. Finally, at the top right, the sixth stamp shows an image of the Church of the Capuchin, also known as the Church of Saint Quirinus of the Capuchin Monastery.
published May 6th, 2011
This year’s tourist stamps feature buildings with a special architectural style. They range widely from the Borgund Stave Church Visitors’ Centre to the world’s best insulated freezer on Svalbard. The architect firms responsible for designing the buildings (as listed below) are Barlindhaug Consulting, Helen & Hard and Askim/Lantto.
published April 21st, 2011