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24 May 2014

Vaduz Castle

commemorating the 40th anniversary of  the reign of Prince Franz Josef II of Liechtenstein.
Vaduz Castle has been the home of the Princely Family of Liechtenstein since 1938 (with Franz Josef being the first ruling prince to live full time in the principality) though they acquired it in 1712 when they purchased the countship of Vaduz. Franz Josef would become the longest ruling sovereign in Europe (51 years) at the time of his death in 1989.


11 comments:

Ana said...

One of the places I'd love to visit some day...and this maxi-card is simply awesome!!! Boosts the never-ending thirst for travelling :)

Postcardy said...

The colors give it a warm feeling.

agi said...

i love this place, and the card is its true and wonderful presentation!

VioletSky said...

We never hear much of Liechtenstein, do we?
I have fond memories of accidentally walking across the border in a heavy fog during a backpacking trip to Europe back in the 70s.

Joy said...

Looks a attractive but sturdy castle. I like the light the artist has portrayed in the painting, makes me wonder what the mountain air is like in Lichtenstein.

Heleen said...

Such a beautiful pitcure, amazing landscape!

Bob Scotney said...

Liechtenstein is one of the worlds smallest independent states.and has Vaduz as its capital. This is the first of their stamps I've seen. Castle stamps always have something about them; this one of the best.

Sheila @ A Postcard a Day said...

That's the sort of castle I love, really old. It makes a wonderful maxi-card!

luvlinens said...

You have a beautiful Maxi Card there.

Mail Adventures said...

Nice place and maxi-card. I'm not sure I have ever got a postcard from this country!

viridian said...

A boyfriend and I (now long ex-boyfriend) drove to L. just to buy stamps. It's a tiny country - easy to drive or walk through.
Thank you for your contribution!