Matyášova brána (Matthias Gate) - Prague, Czech Republic
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Matthias Gate - one of a earliest work of Baroque architecture in Bohemia, built in 1614 as a triumphant antique arch standing separately between the Castle Square and the Prague Castle on stamp issued in 1965.
Waymark Code: WMF7QX
Location: Hlavní město Praha, Czechia
Date Posted: 09/06/2012
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The gate named after Matthias of Austria, Holy Roman Emperor was built in 1614 as a triumphant antique arch, standing separately between the Castle Square and the Prague Castle. It is the earliest work of Baroque architecture in Bohemia. The gate is named after Emperor Matthias, who had it built. The entrusted architect was probably Italian Giovanni Maria Filippi. There is an inscription written in the gable, listing the emperor´s titles. The imperial sign is underneath that and there are also symbols of countries, ruled by Emperor Matthias.Court architect Pacassi rebuilt the Prague Castle in the 18 th century and he integrated the Matthias Gate into the entrance tract.
Just the gate became a motif a stamp issued in 1965. The brownish-grey stamp was issued with press run of 5 615 000. It was designed and engraved by J. Švengsbír.
Stamp Issuing Country: Czechoslovakia
Date of Issue: June 25, 1965
Denomination: 60 halers i.e. 0,6 Czech Crowns
Color: brownish-grey
Stamp Type: Single Stamp
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