Wallenstein Garden in Prague / Valdštejnská zahrada v Praze
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This Protectorate Bohemia and Moravia stamp issued in 1940, devoted to country' landmarks, depicts Sala terrena in one of the most beautiful Baroque gardens in Prague - the Wallenstein Garden (Valdštejnská zahrada).
Waymark Code: WMMW4H
Location: Hlavní město Praha, Czechia
Date Posted: 11/12/2014
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This Protectorate Bohemia and Moravia stamp issued in 1940, devoted to country' landmarks, depicts Sala terrena in one of the most beautiful Baroque gardens in Prague - the Wallenstein Garden (Valdštejnská zahrada).
Magnificent early Baroque Wallenstein Garden, built together with the Wallenstein palace in 1623–1630 is probably the first palace garden in Prague. Now you can find it as a lovely and quiet place in the city centre. The geometric early-Baroque garden by the Wallenstein Palace was built in Italian style in 1620s. There is a Sala terrena, a stalactite Grotto, an Aviary for keeping exotic birds and an artificial lake with an island. The garden is decorated with numerous sculptures. The Sala terrena was built in 1627 by Andrea Spezza. It is 30 metres high and it has three arcades. There are fresco paintings and stuccoes by Baccio Bianco, depicting scenes from the Trojan War. The play "Wallenstein" by Friedrich Schiller was staged there in 1859 and an exhibition "Prague Baroque" took place there in 1938. Since then, the sala terrena is a place, where dramatic performances and concerts are held.
Stamp Issuing Country: Protektorát Čechy a Morava / Protectorate Bohemia and Moravia / Protektorat Böhmen und Mähren
Date of Issue: November 20th, 1940
Denomination: 10 K (Protectorate crown)
Color: blue
Stamp Type: Single Stamp
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