Arches, Columns & Gates On Stamps

Greece
International Red Cross
September 16, 1963
Athenian Treasury at Delphi was completed in ca 470 BC by the Athenians to house dedications and votive offerings made by their city and citizens to the sanctuary of Apollo. The entrance of the structure features two parastas and two round columns.

Great Britain
Great Britain A to Z
October 13, 2011
The stamp shows the medieval ruins of Lindisfarne Priory located on a tidal island of Lindisfarne off the northeast coast of England.

Peru
Portals of Lima
October 20, 1995
The stamp depicts the gate of the Santa Apolonia Cathedral.

Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) ("North Korea")
30th May 2002
30th Anniv of Charter of Three Principles for Re-Unification


designed - O Sol Rim

Situated on the outskirts of Pyongyang, the arch features two women in national dress, symbolising North and South Korea joining hands and holding a globe on which the re-unified Korea is depicted.
The figures are approximately 30 metres tall.
The arch was completed in 2001, as a result of the "Sunshine Policy".

The Three Points of National Reunification.
The then President of DPRK, Kim Il Sung, defined these in 1972 during talks with delegates from South Korea and they continue to represent the basis for North Korea's foreign policy.

a. First, national reunification should be achieved independently without reliance on outside forces and free from their interference.

b. Secondly, great national unity should be promoted by transcending the differences in ideas, ideals and systems.

c. Thirdly, national reunification should be achieved by peaceful means without resorting to arms.

On March 15, 1980 Greece issued this 8 drachma stamp (Sc #1349) to publicize the 1st Hellenic Congress on Nephrology held in Thessaloniki on March 20-2 of that year. Stamp depicts the Arch of Galerius, in Thessaloniki.

From wikipedia, "The arch was built in 298-9 A.D. and dedicated in 303 A.D. to celebrate the victory of the tetrarch Galerius over the Sassanid Persians at the battle of Satala and capture of their capital Ctesiphor in 298 A.D."

This 100 hwan stamp (Sc #219) of South Korea is from a set of two identically designed different values in different colors issued by the Republic of Korea on August 15, 1955 to commemorate 10 years of independence. Stamp depicts Dongrummon (Independence) Gate in Seoul. Construction of the gate was completed in 1897.

From wikipedia, "The (Gate's) design by Soh Jaipil was modeled on the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. Dongrummon measures 14.28 meters in height and 11.48 meters in width."

Here are two definitive stamps of the Republic of Korea which depict the historic South Gate of Seoul. The first is a 509 won value (Sc #104) issued on July 1, 1949, and the second one is a 10 hwan value (Sc #271) issued on December 18, 1957.

From wikipedia, "Namdaemun (Korean: South Great Door), officially known as Sungnyemun, is one of the eight gates of the fortress wall of Seoul, South Korea, which surrounded the city in the Joseon Dynasty. The gate, dating back to the 14th century, is a historic pagoda-style gateway, and is designated as the first National Treasure of South Korea."

These two German stamps show different views of the Elephant Gate at the Berlin Zoo. First stamp (Mi #763) was issued by Berlin On June 20, 1986 as part of a three-stamp set. This was about three years after the gate was revealed/installed at the zoo. The second stamp (Mi 1735) was issued by Germany on May 5, 1994 as one of two stamps in the Carl Hagenbeck/Berlin Zoo souvenir sheet.

At the time this 8 franc stamp (Sc #655) was issued, it depicted the gate of the National Library of Luxembourg. It has been replaced with modern building equipped for the 21st century. The old building began its existence in the 17th century as a Jesuit college.

From luxtimes.lu, "Luxembourg's old National Library building could be given a new lease on life and become the future home of a national gallery designated for local artists."

On January 17, 1959 France issued this 15 fr stamp (Sc #904) to commemorate the Paris Floral Festival of April 24-May 3, 1959. Stamp depicts a floral arrangement with the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel in the background.

From wikipedia, "It was built between 1806 and 1808 to commemorate Napoleon's military victories of the previous year. The Arc de Triomphe de l'Etoile, at the far end of the Champs Elysees, was designed in the same year; it is about twice the size and was not completed until 1836."

This 3 rupees stamp (Sc #459) from Mauritius's 1978 Historical Events and Maps pictorial definitive series depicts an 1880's view of Place d'Armes (street) leading to the gate of Government House in Port Louis. The ca. 1890's black and white pic shows a similar view of the gate from the opposite/street side. During the mid-twentieth century there was no visible gate at Government house. Today there is a lower, less formidable gate than the original structure.

Japan
Prefectures -Toyama
March 19, 2004
The stamp shows a night view of the Sanmon Gate of Zuiryuji Temple in the city of Takaoka.

Japan 2002 World Heritage X
Stone Gate of the Sonohyan Shrine is located outside a sacred forest near the city of Naha, on the island of Okinawa. The early 16th century gate was used by the King of the Ryukyu's as a place of worship and prayer.

Armenia
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
December 18, 2009
The stamp shows stone arches and columns of the ruined medieval Zvartnots Cathedral near Vagharshapat.

United Arab Emirates
6th November 2016
Aga Khan Award for Architecture



Al Jahili Fort

The pair shown, with selvedge, shows a little more of the arch.