Romania stamps year 1967 Architecture – Year of Tourism set
In 1967 Romania issued a set of postage stamps for the International Year of Tourism that focuses on architecture and historic buildings — effectively a “Architecture – Year of Tourism” theme:
📮 Romania – 1967 International Year of Tourism (Architecture / Historic Buildings)
📅 Issue Details
- Country: Romania
- Year: 1967
- Theme: International Year of Tourism — Architectural landmarks and historic buildings
- Issue Date: 29 June 1967
- Subject: Various Romanian architectural and historic sites important for tourism and cultural heritage.
🏛️ Stamp Set
The International Year of Tourism issue consists of six stamps, each depicting a notable architectural/historic site of Romania:
| Michel No. | Scott No. | Motif (Architecture / Monuments) |
|---|---|---|
| 2600 | 1931 | Sibiu City Walls — historic fortified architecture. |
| 2601 | 1932 | Criș Castle (Castelul Criș) — medieval fortress. |
| 2602 | 1933 | Plopiș Wooden Church — traditional wooden ecclesiastical architecture. |
| 2603 | 1934 | Neamț Fortress (ruins) — historic defensive site. |
| 2604 | 1935 | Mogoșoaia Palace — Brâncovenesc style palace. |
| 2605 | 1936 | Voroneț Church — famous painted monastery church. |
These stamps celebrate Romania’s architectural heritage, highlighting culturally and historically significant buildings that are also tourism attractions.
🖼️ Block Issue
- A miniature sheet (block) was also issued for the year, tied to the same theme.
📚 Catalog Info
- Michel catalogue numbers: 2600–2605
- Scott catalogue numbers: 1931–1936
- Many dealer listings refer to this group generically as “Romania 1967 International Year of Tourism – Architecture.”
🧾 Context
- 1967 was designated International Year of Tourism by the United Nations, and many countries commemorated it with stamps highlighting notable landmarks and cultural treasures. Romania’s issue spotlights architectural diversity — fortified medieval structures, wooden churches, palaces, and painted monasteries — thereby promoting tourism and national heritage.
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