Charles Bridge and Lesser Town Bridge Tower - Prague, Czech Republic
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vraatja
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Hungarian stamp from 1966 depicts one of the destinations of Hungarian airlines - Prague. On the stamp there is a view to the Lesser Town Bridge Tower at the western end of the Charles Bridge.
Waymark Code: WMV5EV
Location: Hlavní město Praha, Czechia
Date Posted: 02/26/2017
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On October 17, 1966 a serie of 12 stamps was emitted by the Hungarian Post. In the serie there are twelve cities and their landmarks depicted. The cities represents the main destinations of then Hungarian airlines. The red brown stamp of demomination 4 forints depicts a plane flying over the Prague's landmark - the Charles bridge and on the stamp there is depicted a view from the bridge to its western end - the Lesser Town Bridge Tower and in the backround one can see the towers the St. Nicholas Church.
The gothic Lesser Town Bridge Tower was built in 1464 and guards the Lesser Town end of the Charles Bridge.
Stamp Issuing Country: Hungary
Date of Issue: October 17, 1966
Denomination: 4 forints
Color: Red brown
Stamp Type: Single Stamp
Relevant Web Site: Not listed
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