2060) "Cáceres", Spain: "Urban World Heritage Stamp Series": "Espana Correos" (Spanish Post) has issued an intaglio Stamp of 5.80€ (5.80 Euro) depicting the Old Town of Caceres: Date/Year of Stamp issue: 30.09.2021:
Old Town of Cáceres, Spain:
The following information is excerpted from a Book in my personal library titled - "Treasures of the World - a UNESCO publication on World Heritage Sites":
" Caceres is an outstanding example of a feudal city that developed after the conflicts between the Christians and the Moors. Its history is reflected in its architecture, which is a blend of Roman, Islamic, Northern Gothic and Italian Renaissance styles.
Originally a Roman city, the Islamic Almohads built remarkable fortifications which completely changed the appearance of the Roman walls.
Of the thirty or so towers from the Muslim period, the "Torre del Bujaco" is the most famous. The street pattern, with winding backstreets that open on tiny squares, also dates from this period.
After the Reconquista, the city became the stage for power struggles between rival clans and fortified houses dotted the landscape.
In the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, noble pride was demonstrated by adding richly decorated coats of arms to the front of houses and by building many defensive towers.
When the Spanish adventurers returned from America in the sixteenth century, new palaces were constructed - "Palacio Godoy", built by a newly-rich conquistador and "Palacio de los Toledo-Moctezuma", built in the second half of the sixteenth century, for the grandson of Moctezuma II, the Aztec ruler when Cortes reached Mexico".
More on Cáceres:
Since 1986, Cáceres has held the title of World Heritage City granted by UNESCO, thus recognising the important historical ensemble in which the testimonies of the different historical periods are mixed.
The city, which has been occupied since prehistoric times, still bears the mark of all its inhabitants in its archaeological remains, traditions and the excellent architecture of the medieval and Renaissance historic quarter.
This diversity allows one to enter the Monumental City through a Roman gate and exit through a Baroque gate; to enter a Jewish quarter as soon as one leaves an Almohad tower or to admire a Mudejar façade, next to a Renaissance palace.
Its historic quarter is impressive for its many palaces, the co-cathedral of Santa María, its two Jewish quarters, churches and well-preserved convents, which have served as an attraction, among other productions, for the filming of series such as "Game of Thrones" or "The Cathedral of the Sea".
The "Arco del Cristo", the "Torre de Bujaco" and the popular Plaza de San Jorge also underline the beauty of Cáceres.
The great buildings of Cáceres were mostly built thanks to the goods generated by the discovery of America.
Although many of its historic buildings have been reconstructed, it is surprising and admirable how well preserved most of them are.
In short, Cáceres is one of Spain's architectural gems, which also offers visitors a host of cultural and gastronomic activities, making a stroll through its streets an unforgettable experience.
The Stamp:
The Miniature Sheet (MS)
An intaglio stamp dedicated to Cáceres, as part of the Stamp Series titled - "Urban World Heritage Sites".
The main motif is the façade of the Baroque church of San Francisco Javier, built next to a convent thanks to the fortune of a Jesuit member of the Figueroa family.
The First Day Cover (FDC)
Technical details:
Issue Date: 30.09.2021
Process: Offset + intaglio
Size: 38.4 mm x 54.9 mm
Value: 5.80€
Interesting links to posts on Portugal and Spanish Coins and postage stamps on this blog:
9) "Nacional Museo del Prado", Spain: Celebrating the Bicentenary milestone (1819-2019): Commemorative Silver Coins of 30 Euros issued by Fabrica Nacional de Moneda y Timbre - Casa Real de la Moneda on 20.11.2019: Coins minted by the Madrid Mint
12) The New Silk Road: A Joint issue of a two stamp set of 1.50 Euros each by Spain (Correos Post) and China: Stamps issue date: 01.07.2019
13) Charming Towns, Spain : For the past five years, Correos (Spanish Post) has issued Stamps and Postcards on four beautiful Spanish villages as old-fashioned accordion-style postcards: Date of PostCards/Stamp set issue: 30.03.2020
14) "International LGBTQ Pride Day", Spain: The LGBTQ Pride Day Flag (Rainbow Flag) depicted on the first ever stamp issued: Date of Stamp issued: 15.06.2020
15) "Card Games", Spain: Correos Espana (Spanish Post) has issued a Stamp Sheet of 3.80 Euros representing the four suits (Swords, Pentacles, Cups & Wands) in a Tarot Deck, as the Origins of Card Games: Date of Stamp Sheet issue: 02.07.2020
6) "The Joker", Portugal: Portugal Post has issued a set of four stamps featuring "The Joker"character of DC Comics, who is an archenemy of the "Batman": Date of Stamp issue: 31.03.2020
7) Portuguese Numismatics (1st Group): A set of four Stamps in the values of N20g, A20g, E20g and 120g issued by CTT Correios (Portuguese Post) in partnership with INCM ("Imprensa Nacional-Casa da Moeda (the "Portuguese Mint & Official Printing Office") depicting coins from various periods of history: Date od Stamp set issue: 22.04.2020
12) "Linha Do Douro" ("The Douro Line (Train)", Portugal:12th Coin in the Ibero-American Coin Series titled "Historic Trains" brought out by the "Imprensa Nacional-Casa da Moeda" (INCM): Date of issue: 06/2020
6) Leonardo da Vinci, France: The latest issue from the Monnaie de Paris, France highlights him on the latest Europa Silver Star Coin Programme issued by the Paris Mint: Coin issue date: 03/2019
7) i) "Europa Coin Programme" or the "European Star Programme" or the "Eurostar Programme" ii) Central Bank of Malta issues 50 Euro (Gold) and 10 Euro (Silver) Proof Coins featuring "Architecture and artwork of the Gothic Era" in 05/2020 (which is a part of the wider programme focussing on the ages of Europe: Date of Coins issue: 08.05.2020
No comments:
Post a Comment