Nov 14, 2012

Slovakia FDC on "Ľubovňany Castle"



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Slovakia

Ľubovňany Castle

Date of Issue : 8 November 2012

One of the most preserved and the most visited Slovak castles, the majestic Ľubovňa castle is situated above Poprad river on a limestone crag. Castle was built near Stará Ľubovňa by Andrew III at the end of the 13th century and the first reference to the castle comes from the year 1311.

The FDC cancellation portrays ground plane of the castle. The high bastion with an entrance to the first courtyard of the castle is depicted on the FDC.

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