Posts Tagged ‘Architecture’

Archaeological site of Kernav? – Lithuania

The archaeological site of Kernav? is an outstanding representation of the cultural tradition of civilization and an exceptional illustration of buildings, architectural composition, and landscape of one of the periods of humankind history.

Estonian manor halls

The Suuremõisa, originally Pühhalep (Pühalepa), Manor on Hiiumaa Island was established in about the 15th century as an economic unit of the Livonian Order. After passing into the ownership of the King of Sweden, it belonged to different noblemen’s families and then to the Russian Imperial Crown, until Countess Ebba Margaretha von Stenbock bought it [...]

Cupids 1610–2010

Canada post will issue a stamp featuring the artifacts that have been unearthed in excavations at Cupids. In August 1610, English colonists, sent out by the London and Bristol Company and led by prominent Bristol merchant John Guy, arrived in Cupids (then Cupers Cove) on the north side of Conception Bay on Newfoundland’s Avalon Peninsula.There, [...]

National Monuments – Singapore

Singapore post issued a set of six postage stamps featuring National Monuments which shows the architectural links between it’s past and present built heritage.

Lighthouses Taiwan

Chunghwa Post will issue a set of stamps faeturing lighthouses of Taiwan. the four lighthouses are The Chilung Tao, The Wenkan Tui, The Paisha Chia and The Liuchiu Yu.

Gates of Bab al Bahr Asilah – Morocco

Morocco post issued a postage stamp depicting the gate Bab Al Bahr Asilah. The Kings of Morocco gave more importance to the construction of gates and walls of protection in urban localities, not only for defense but also to mark its appearance in civilizational heritage and economic development. According to the customs, names assigned to [...]


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