The main tourist attractions can be found on the current special stamps issued by SEPAC, an association of the twelve smallest postal organisations in Europe. Our contribution shows “Vaduz Castle” (face value: CHF 1.90) - seen looking south from the castle lawn.
Nestled in the majestic mountain landscape of our small country, the castle towers around 120 metres above the capital of Vaduz. The landmark, which can be seen from afar, can be reached via an almost two-kilometre walk from the town centre.
The origins of the castle are believed to date back to the 12th century. It was first mentioned in 1322 and changed hands several times over the centuries between counts and barons from the region until it came into the ownership of the House of Liechtenstein in 1712. Under the name Hohenliechtenstein, it served as the family’s official residence for 20 years, after which it increasingly fell into disrepair. Around 1900, it underwent a thorough renovation and was restored under Prince Johann II. Prince Franz Josef II, the father of the current Prince Regnant, then had it extended and made habitable. Vaduz Castle has served as the permanent residence of the Princely Family since 1939.
- Issue
- 2 2024
- Year
- 2024
- Michel No.
- 2127
- Article type
- Maximum card
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