Monument to Alfonso XII - Madrid, Spain
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One of the stamps issued in 1961 on the occasion of the 400th Anniversary of Madrid's Status as Capital of Spain depicts the Monument to Alfonso XII located in one of the largest parks of the city of Madrid - Buen Retiro Park (Jardines del Retiro).
Waymark Code: WMVJRF
Location: Comunidad de Madrid, Spain
Date Posted: 04/26/2017
Views: 9
The monument to king Alfonso XII of Spain (1857–1885) is located in the Buen Retiro Park in Madrid. It was projected in 1901 by architect José Grases Riera (1850–1919), built of stone and bronze from 1902 to 1922, and inaugurated on July 3rd, 1922. The sculptures were made by 22 artists.
The monument is depicted on one of the six stamps issued in November 3, 1961 on the occasion of the 400th Anniversary of Madrid's Status as Capital of Spain.
Stamp Issuing Country: Spain
Date of Issue: November 3, 1961
Denomination: 25 céntimo
Color: multicolored
Stamp Type: Single Stamp
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