Arches, Columns & Gates On Stamps

On December 28, 1973 Peru issued a set of three "Classical Paintings of Peru" airmail stamps. The low value 8 sole stamp (Sc #C387) depicts Bridge at Yananacu by Enrique Camino Brent (1909-60).

Hungary
Budapest Zoo
February 24, 1961
Set of ten, one stamp depicts the main gate of the Budapest Zoo and Botanical Garden.

Japan
Local Government Law
October 15, 2012
The stamp depicts the Yomeimon Gate of Toshogu Shrine, the final resting place of the founder of the Tokugawa Shogunate that ruled Japan from 1600 to 1868.

In 1931 Spain issued this 10c official stamp (Sc #O21) as one of a set of ten values commemorating the Third Pan-American Postal Union conference in Madrid. The stamp depicts the columns and arches of the remaining interior of the Great Mosque of Cordoba, which today is officially known as the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption. It was originally built in 785 when Cordoba was the capital of Al-Andalusia.

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."