Stamp: South Tower of the cathedral (Austria 1946)
South Tower of the cathedral (Austria 1946)
12 December (Austria ) within release Rebuilding Stephan's Cathedral, Vienna goes into circulation Stamp South Tower of the cathedral face value 2+10 Austrian schilling
| Stamp South Tower of the cathedral in catalogues | |
|---|---|
| Michel: | Mi:AT 800 |
| Yvert et Tellier: | Yt:AT 662 |
Stamp is vertical format.
Also in the issue Rebuilding Stephan's Cathedral, Vienna:
- Stamp - Duke Rudolf IV (1339-65) founder of the cathedral face value 3+12;
- Stamp - Tomb of Emperor Friedrich III (1415-93) face value 5+20;
- Stamp - Pulpit of Anton Pilgram (16th Cty.) face value 6+24;
- Stamp - St. Stephan (giant gate), 15th Cty. face value 8+32;
- Stamp - Servant's Madonna, Barbara Chapel in the cathedral face value 10+40;
- Stamp - Baroque high altar before destruction in 1945 face value 12+48;
- Stamp - Baroque organ in the West Gallery (destroyed 1945) face value 30+120;
- Stamp - Master Anton Pilgram (16th Cty.) self portrait face value 50+180;
- Stamp - North Tower of the cathedral face value 1+5;
- Stamp - South Tower of the cathedral face value 2+10;
Stamp South Tower of the cathedral it reflects the thematic directions:
A tower is a tall structure, taller than it is wide, often by a significant factor. Towers are distinguished from masts by their lack of guy-wires and are therefore, along with tall buildings, self-supporting structures.
A church building, often simply called a church, is a building used for Christian religious activities, particularly worship services. The term in its architectural sense is most often used by Christians to refer to their religious buildings, but it is sometimes used (by analogy) for buildings of other religions. In traditional Christian architecture, the church is often arranged in the shape of a Christian cross. When viewed from plan view the longest part of a cross is represented by the aisle and the junction of the cross is located at the altar area. Towers or domes are often added with the intention of directing the eye of the viewer towards the heavens and inspiring church visitors. Modern church buildings have a variety of architectural styles and layouts; many buildings that were designed for other purposes have now been converted for church use; and, similarly, many original church buildings have been put to other uses. The earliest identified Christian church was a house church founded between 233 and 256. During the 11th through 14th centuries, a wave of building of cathedrals and smaller parish churches occurred across Western Europe. A cathedral is a church, usually Roman Catholic, Anglican, Oriental Orthodox or Eastern Orthodox, housing the seat of a bishop.
