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Time stamp series Tourist Attractions - Germany / Federal Republic of Germany 2001 - 100 Pfennig

Designer: Prof. Fritz und Sibylle Haase

Time stamp series Tourist Attractions - Germany / Federal Republic of Germany 2001 - 100 Pfennig


Theme: Architecture
CountryGermany / Federal Republic of Germany
Issue Date2001
Face Value100.00 
PerforationK 14
Printing Typeletterset
Stamp TypePostage stamp
Item TypeStamp
Chronological Issue Number2029
Chronological ChapterGER-BRD
SID3321
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Permanent stamp series »Sights« Schwerin Castle, located on an island in Lake Schwerin, is one of the most important historicist buildings in Europe. Already described in the 10th century as a Slavic border castle, the castle was completely destroyed and abandoned in the year 1160, when Schwerin was founded. The German conquerors under Henry the Lion rebuilt the castle. In the 14th century, the Dukes of Mecklenburg moved their residence from Wismar to Schwerin Castle Island. Since then, phased additions and conversions have been made. In the 19th century, Grand Duke Friedrich Franz II had the castle completely redesigned before a major fire destroyed about one third of the building. In the last year of the Second World War, priceless works of art were lost. In 1972 began the comprehensive restoration and reconstruction of valuable interiors. Since 1990, the Landtag of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern has its seat here.

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Permanent stamp series »Sights« Schwerin Castle, located on an island in Lake Schwerin, is one of the most important historicist buildings in Europe. Already described in the 10th century as a Slavic border castle, the castle was completely destroyed and abandoned in the year 1160, when Schwerin was founded. The German conquerors under Henry the Lion rebuilt the castle. In the 14th century, the Dukes of Mecklenburg moved their residence from Wismar to Schwerin Castle Island. Since then, phased additions and conversions have been made. In the 19th century, Grand Duke Friedrich Franz II had the castle completely redesigned before a major fire destroyed about one third of the building. In the last year of the Second World War, priceless works of art were lost. In 1972 began the comprehensive restoration and reconstruction of valuable interiors. Since 1990, the Landtag of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern has its seat here..