Obertor - Liestal, BL, Switzerland
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fi67
N 47° 28.993 E 007° 44.130
32T E 404736 N 5259639
The landmark of Liestal, a remnant of the fortification of the 13th century
Waymark Code: WMAAX6
Location: Basel Landschaft, Switzerland
Date Posted: 12/16/2010
Views: 9
Obertor (Upper Gate) was the Southern entrance to the town in the 13th century. Most parts of the fortification were teared down in the 19th century. This gate - called "Törli" by locals - remained as the town's landmark.
The stamp is 2.20 CHF of the definitive stamp series from 1964.
Stamp Issuing Country: Switzerland
Date of Issue: 1964
Denomination: 2.20 CHF
Color: dark green
Stamp Type: Single Stamp
Relevant Web Site: Not listed
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