Time stamp series Tourist Attractions - self-Adhesive - Germany / Federal Republic of Germany 2001 - 100 Pfennig
Theme: Architecture
Country | Germany / Federal Republic of Germany |
Issue Date | 2001 |
Face Value | 100.00 |
Perforation | wavy cut on three sides |
Printing Type | letterset |
Stamp Type | Postage stamp |
Item Type | Stamp |
Chronological Issue Number | 2061 |
Chronological Chapter | GER-BRD |
SID | 840612 |
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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.