France - European Capitals

Description: Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE We offer a combined shipment when you purchase multiple different items, with an additional cost of only $0.50 per extra item ($1 for international shipping). We reimburse over-payments on shipping charges! Please contact us if you need more details. European Capitals - Bern The graceful loop of the Aare surrounds Bern, founded in 1191 on a hill overlooking the river. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the capital of the Swiss Confederation owes its charm in part to the architectural unity of its old town, which has retained its medieval appearance. It can be discovered on foot along cobbled streets, sandstone facades and historic towers, such as the Prison Tower. After fulfilling its primary function from 1641 to 1897, it now houses the headquarters of the Federal Political Forum, a symbol of Swiss democracy. From the top of the emblematic Clock Tower, which has kept its original astronomical mechanism (1530), the view of the city and the Alps is magnificent. You can see the bell tower of the Saint-Vincent collegiate church in flamboyant Gothic style, the foundation stone of which was laid in 1421. You should linger in front of the main portal and admire the realism of the polychrome figures in a representation of the Last Judgement. Strolling through Bern is a pure pleasure, whether you are walking along the 6 kilometres of arcades that cross the city or strolling on the majestic square with 26 fountains that runs alongside the Federal Palace, the seat of government. Bern is also the headquarters of international organisations such as the Universal Postal Union (UPU), symbolised by the statue by the French sculptor René de Saint-Marceaux. For 150 years, with its 192 member countries, the UPU has brought together the world's postal sector players to ensure a universal network of cutting-edge products and services. Bern is an inspiring city. Einstein developed his theory of relativity here, architect Renzo Piano made three waves of steel and glass rise up from a meadow to house the works of the Paul Klee Museum. And seeing the Bernese diving into the clear waters of the Aare, you can tell that this is a city where life is good. Specifications:Printing technique - HeliogravureFace value - 1.96Theme - Geography and TourismType of physical product - Blocks Fine stampsPackaging - BlockNature of the shipment - International letterType of gluing - GummedDestination of the shipment - InternationalMaximum weight - 20gLegal notices - Stamps and block background (heliogravure): creations and layout Benjamin Van Blancke from photosBlock background: (c) Michele D'Otttavio / Alamy / HemisCathedral stamp: (c) Adrian Grimm / Alamy / HemisPrison Tower stamp: (c) Roman Babakin / Alamy / HemisClock Tower stamp: (c) Michal Sikorski / Alamy / HemisFederal Palace stamp: (c) Westend 61 / hemis.frAuthor - VAN BLANCKE BenjaminIssue date - 14/10/2024Format - 143x135 mm (block) 40.85x30 mm (stamps)Number of stamps per presentation - 4Permanent validity - NoArea of validity - Valid for shipments to the whole world

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