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Hungary Monasteries October 26, 2012 Tihany Abbey is a Benedictine monastery established in Tihany in the Kingdom of Hungary in 1055. It was dedicated to the Virgin Mary and Saint Aignan of Orleans.  |
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Mexico Founding of Saltillo July 25, 1977 St. James Cathedral is located in the historical center of the city of Saltillo in Mexico. It is one of the architectural jewels of the state of Coahuila. A large portion of the structure was completed in 1880.  |
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DDR (Germany) Reconstruction of the New Synagogue Berlin September 18, 1990 New Synagogue Berlin is a mid-19th century synagogue built as the main place of worship for Berlin's Jewish community. Because of its eastern Moorish style and resemblance to the Alhambra, the New Synagogue is an important architectural monument in Germany.  |
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Belgium Landmarks of Liège June 15, 2020 Collegiate Church of St. Bartholomew is a historical building in Liège, Belgium. It was built in the late 11th century and the late 12th century. The massive westwork with its twin towers were reconstructed in 1876. Additional restoration work was completed in 2006.  |
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Lebanon Museums May 18, 2017 Sursock Museum is a modern art and contemporary art museum in Beirut. The building exemplifies Lebanese architecture, with its Italianate and Ottoman architectural influences.  |
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France French FFAP Congress June 21, 2010 La Conciergerie is located on the Île de la Cité, a natural river island in the Seine in Paris. The Medieval building was part of the former royal palace and a prison, and today law courts.  |
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On June 16, 2006 Greece issued this .65 euro stamp (Sc #2267a) depicting the Kastello on the island of Rhodes. From wikipedia, "The Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes, also known as the Kastello, is a medieval castle in the city of Rhodes on the island of Rhodes in Greece. The site was previously a citadel of the Knights Hospitaler that functioned as a palace, headquarters and fortress...The palace was originally built in the late 7th century as a Byzantine citadel."   |
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Here is Greece's October 7, 1996 10 drachma, booklet stamp (Sc #1843a) depicting Mytilene Castle. From wikipedia, The Castle of Mytilene, also Fortress of Mytilene, is located in Mytilene on the Greek island of Lesbos, North Aegean. The sixth century castle may have been built on top of an already existent fortress."   |
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Hungary Castles in Hungary September 2, 2019 Visegrád Castle was constructed in the mid-13th century near the one destroyed earlier. The Upper Castle on top of a high hill was laid out on a triangular ground plan and had three towers at its corners. The Lower Castle, with a large tower at its center, connects the Upper Castle with the Danube.  |
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Austria Kunsthaus Graz August 20, 2020 Kunsthaus Graz was built as part of the European Capital of Culture celebrations in 2003. It was designed by Colin Fournier and Peter Cook and is an example of blob architecture. Its exhibition program specializes in contemporary art from the 1960s onwards.  |
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Japan Local Autonomy Law - Fukushima May 11, 2016 Marine Science Museum is an aquarium located in Iwaki, Fukushima. The museum opened in 2000 and offers exhibitions on marine subjects including regional ecosystems, life in coral reefs and the evolution of marine species.  |
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This modern, .52 euro stamp of BWPost Stuttgart, depicts the Kunstmuseum Stuttgart which houses a collection of contemporary and modern art, including important works by Otto Dix. This art museum was built in 2005. BWPost is the largest private courier in the German state of Baden-Wuerttemberg. Regarding the Kunstmuseum Stuttgart building, wikipedia says, "During the day it looks like a glass cube, and at night the interior-lighted limestone walls become visible."   |
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India UNESCO World Heritage Sites August 15, 2020 Javari Temple is a Hindu temple which forms part of the Khajuraho Group of Monuments. It was built between c. 975 and 1100 AD and is dedicated to the Hindu deity Vishnu.  |
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Poland UNESCO World Heritage Sites October 20, 2004 Torun Cathedral is located in the historical city of Torun. The Gothic style architecture was first completed in the 14th century and has been rebuilt many times and expanded until it reached its present form at the end of 15th century.  |
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