Slovenia year 2013 stamps Architecture – Bridges full set MNH

Slovenia year 2013 stamps Architecture – Bridges full set MNH

The Slovenia 2013 Architecture – Bridges set consists of 5 stamps issued by Slovenia, featuring notable bridges with architectural significance. The set is mint never hinged (MNH), confirming these are new stamps in pristine condition suitable for collectors.

Highlights of the set include:

• The Three Bridges (Tromostovje) in Ljubljana, originally from 1842, extended by architect Jože Plečnik in the early 1930s with stone balustrades replacing metal railings. The bridges became pedestrian-only in 2007.
• The Dragon Bridge in Ljubljana, an Art Nouveau masterpiece built between 1900 and 1901, famous for its dragon statues and considered a major technical heritage site in Slovenia. Initially intended to showcase winged lions, it was the first reinforced concrete structure in Ljubljana and one of the largest concrete bridges in Europe at the time.

The stamps reflect both historical and architectural importance of these iconic Ljubljana bridges, capturing elements precious to Slovenian cultural heritage.

The issue is popular with collectors for its thematic focus on architecture and bridges, its clean design, and the special MNH condition. The set’s catalog numbers are 1002-1006 from the 2013 issue.

This summary captures the architectural and cultural relevance of the set as well as its collecting value and physical condition.