Rathaus Wernigerode - Wernigerode, Germany, ST
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Tante.Hossi
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This is the old town tall of Wernigerode, Germany, Sachsen-Anhalt. It is also presented on a German stamp of 1968.
Waymark Code: WMKD7Q
Location: Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany
Date Posted: 03/24/2014
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This is the old town tall of Wernigerode, Germany, Sachsen-Anhalt. It is also presented on a German stamp of 1968.
The dominant building was first mentioned in 1277. In 1492 it has been enlarged with a festival hall. It received its present appearance after a fire (1521) and a further modification in the years 1539-1544.
It is considered one of the most beautiful town halls in Europe.
The stamp is one of a series with different old town halls.
Stamp Issuing Country: German Democratic Republic (DDR)
Date of Issue: 6/25/1968
Denomination: 10 Pfennig
Color: multi-color
Stamp Type: Multiple (blocks, etc.)
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