Slovenia year 2018 – Architecture full set stamp
Slovenia has issued several stamp sets over the years featuring its rich architectural heritage and iconic buildings. Here are some details on notable Slovenian architecture stamps:
1993 Architectural Heritage Series:
- This was one of the first stamp issues after Slovenia’s independence in 1991.
- It depicted important historical buildings like Bled Castle, Predjama Castle, and the Cathedral of St. Nicholas in Ljubljana.
- The designs showcased Slovenia’s medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque architectural styles.
2000 Millennium Set:
- Released to celebrate the new millennium, this set highlighted Slovenia’s most famous churches.
- It included the Franciscan Church of the Annunciation in Ljubljana, Stična Monastery, and the Basilica of Essen.
2004 Europa: Holiday Resorts:
- For the Europa stamp program, Slovenia featured architectural attractions from its popular tourist destinations.
- Highlights included the Church of St. John the Baptist in Bohinj and the Church on Bled Island.
2010 Hotel Architecture:
- This issue showcased notable hotels and their architectural styles from around Slovenia.
- Featured buildings included the Grand Hotel Union in Ljubljana and Hotel Jama in Postojna.
2022 Bridges of Slovenia:
- The most recent architecture-themed set highlighted historic bridges spanning rivers across Slovenia.
- It included images of the Dragon Bridge in Ljubljana and the Solkan Bridge near Nova Gorica.
These Slovenian stamp sets beautifully capture the country’s diverse architectural heritage, from medieval castles and churches to modern hotels and civil engineering marvels like bridges. They allow philatelists to appreciate Slovenia’s iconic buildings and structures.
