Croatia year 2014 Tourism in Opatija – Architecture stamp – Villa Angiolina

Croatia year 2014 Tourism in Opatija – Architecture stamp – Villa Angiolina

Croatia (Hrvatska pošta) issued a commemorative stamp in 2014 to celebrate the history of tourism in Opatija, featuring the iconic Villa Angiolina.

Here are the key details about the stamp:

• Theme: “170 godina turizma u Opatiji” (170 Years of Tourism in Opatija)
• Motif: The central motif is the architectural landmark Villa Angiolina, which is considered the birthplace of Opatija’s and Croatian tourism, having been built in 1844.
• Issue Date: June 11, 2014
• Denomination: The nominal value of the stamp was 2.80 HRK (Croatian Kuna).
• Design: The design was created by Dubravka Zglavnik Horvat, a designer from Zagreb.
• Format: It was issued in sheets of 8 stamps with one label (pendant). A special commemorative postmark was also introduced for the occasion.