Palaces and Castles

Augustusburg & Falkenlust Castles, Germany

Augustusburg & Falkenlust Castles, Brühl, Germany, 18 cent, UNESCO World Heritage: An iconic baroque architectural gem known for intricate detailing & symmetrical layouts. Built with bricks & sandstone with impressive staircases, galleries & hunting rooms

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Royal Palace, Dam Square and Palace and Liberation Monument, Amsterdam

Netherlands, Palaces and Castles

Stamp showing facade, ground plan & cross-section of the Royal Palace, Dam Square, Amsterdam (50c), Aerial View of Palace and Liberation Monument (60c) Designed by Jacob van Campen & constructed in 1665. It was built on 13,659 wooden piles Issued: 1982, Designer: Jo Coenen

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