On the stamps are clear examples of bridges of this type in Russia:
- Big Obukhovsky bridge in St. Petersburg,
- Picturesque bridges in Moscow,
- The bridge across. Ob (Surgut),
- Bridge across. Volga (Kimry).
September 24, 2010
Cable-stayed bridge
Cable-stayed bridge - the type of suspension bridge, which consists of one or more of the pylons, connected with the road through a straight wire ropes - rigging. The advantage of these bridges - the relative immobility of the roadway, which makes them suitable as a rail. This is one of the most economical designs of bridges. It is widely distributed in the world.
On the stamps are clear examples of bridges of this type in Russia:
On the stamps are clear examples of bridges of this type in Russia:
September 22, 2010
750 years of Tczew
Polish Post has issued on the occasion of the 750th value Tczew anniversary of granting civic rights. The first mention of this village date back to the 1198th. Burned down in 1577 the fault of the troops Stefan Batory Foundation, the reconstruction of the effects of the war hit him with Sweden.
In the nineteenth century saw the rapid development of infrastructure. In the interwar period was built the first school in Poland sea. At the moment Tczew has 60,232 people. The biggest attractions include the stamp should be visible on the nineteenth-century bridge over the Vistula River (837 m), the Gothic Church of the Holy Cross in the thirteenth century with a baroque interior, and the neo-Gothic town hall of the early twentieth century (see in the FDC).
Stamp Issue: 2010-05-27
number 4336
Stamp Issue: 2010-05-27
number 4336
September 21, 2010
Aleksander Gierymski - painter
Alexander Gierymski (born January 30, 1850 in Warsaw, died in the period between 6-8 March 1901 in Rome) - Polish painter, representative of realism in painting, Polish precursor of Impressionism.
Gierymski images created in Warsaw period, as "Orange Woman", "A gate in the Old Town", "Marina in Solec", "Trumpets", "Sandblaster" (1887), and other topics are taken from the Vistula and the poor living Town. Great work with the Warsaw period has not found sufficient understanding in contemporary Polish society. He misunderstood and unappreciated in his homeland, deprived of the means of subsistence, he left Warsaw in 1888 and went abroad.
Stamp Issue: 1959-06-29
number 962
Gierymski images created in Warsaw period, as "Orange Woman", "A gate in the Old Town", "Marina in Solec", "Trumpets", "Sandblaster" (1887), and other topics are taken from the Vistula and the poor living Town. Great work with the Warsaw period has not found sufficient understanding in contemporary Polish society. He misunderstood and unappreciated in his homeland, deprived of the means of subsistence, he left Warsaw in 1888 and went abroad.
Stamp Issue: 1959-06-29
number 962
Poniatowski Bridge in Warsaw
Originally built between 1904 and 1914, it was damaged in each of the World Wars and rebuilt afterwards.
The 506 m long steel bridge, consisting of eight spans, was designed by Stefan Szyller. Its construction, started in 1904, was supervised by engineers Mieczysław Marszewski and Wacław Paszkowski.
Stamp Issue: 1966-09-15
number 1560
Between 1963 and 1966 the bridge was widened, a tram track was separated from the carriageway and the bridge was connected to the "Wisłostrada" expressway on the left bank of the Vistula by means of a long looping sloped roadway section which reminded some contemporary commentators of a snail's shell.
Issue: 1970-05-08
Cp 438
The 506 m long steel bridge, consisting of eight spans, was designed by Stefan Szyller. Its construction, started in 1904, was supervised by engineers Mieczysław Marszewski and Wacław Paszkowski.
Stamp Issue: 1966-09-15
number 1560
Between 1963 and 1966 the bridge was widened, a tram track was separated from the carriageway and the bridge was connected to the "Wisłostrada" expressway on the left bank of the Vistula by means of a long looping sloped roadway section which reminded some contemporary commentators of a snail's shell.
Issue: 1970-05-08
Cp 438
August 21, 2010
150 Anniversary of the rail-road bridge in Tczew
Preparations for building the first iron bridge had been going during 1844-1845. The foundation stone was laid July 27, 1851 year by Frederick William IV.
The first train ran on the 12 October 1857 year. Most numbering 837 m in length, resting on seven pillars, was the longest in Europe and one of the largest in the world. Portals of the bridge was decorated with reliefs depicting among other Winrich von Kniprode, receiving the homage of the Duke of Lithuania Kiejstutis.
In the years 1888-1891 at a distance of 30 meters a second bridge was built only by rail. At that time, the older of the bridge turned into a road. Originally, both bridges were shorter than today, because the embankment was located closer to the riverbed. In 1912 he moved toward the shaft Lisewa, an extension of the bridges and outbuildings were built with a common gate. Both bridges are all the possible technical solutions of construction for the construction of bridges in the art from the nineteenth century.
Stamp Issue: 2007-10-12
Cp 1442
The first train ran on the 12 October 1857 year. Most numbering 837 m in length, resting on seven pillars, was the longest in Europe and one of the largest in the world. Portals of the bridge was decorated with reliefs depicting among other Winrich von Kniprode, receiving the homage of the Duke of Lithuania Kiejstutis.
In the years 1888-1891 at a distance of 30 meters a second bridge was built only by rail. At that time, the older of the bridge turned into a road. Originally, both bridges were shorter than today, because the embankment was located closer to the riverbed. In 1912 he moved toward the shaft Lisewa, an extension of the bridges and outbuildings were built with a common gate. Both bridges are all the possible technical solutions of construction for the construction of bridges in the art from the nineteenth century.
Stamp Issue: 2007-10-12
Cp 1442
July 5, 2010
Guangji Bridge
Guangji Bridge, also known as Xiangzi Bridge, first built in 1171, spans over a river in the east of Chaozhou City, Guangdong Province. An outstanding model in combining beam bridge, floating bridge and arch bridge, the structure features 24 piers at the eastern and western section, which support pavilions varying from one another. The central part of the bridge is formed by 18 shuttle-shaped boats connected appearance, characterized by an integration of girders and boats as well as an array of elegant pavilions in traditional styles. Representing the struggling spirit and persevering fortitude of the local people of many generations, Guangji Bridge is considered an important historical milestone of the Chaozhou culture as well as an artistic embodiment of the Chinese civilization.
Stamp Issue: 2009-11-16
June 21, 2010
1000 years Kłodzko
Gothic bridge the stream called "Młynówka", duct departing from Nysa Klodzka one of the oldest buildings of its kind in the region. It is one of the nine bridges connecting the oldest part of the old town center Kłodzko, site of the former borough, located on Sand Island.
The bridge is a four-span arch structure were built of hewn sandstone, has a length of 52.20 and approximately 4 meters wide, is limited by massive stone balustrades, richly decorated with sculptures of saints and crucifixes. It has two abutments and three pillars. The two extremes are narrower shape of the pointed arch arcade. The most interesting is the central pillar. The bridge above the base has six ribs, on which rests a flat platform in the shape of the incomplete star, who was specially prepared for the construction of the chapel, which was not finally.
Issue: 1981-05-21
Cp 783
The bridge is a four-span arch structure were built of hewn sandstone, has a length of 52.20 and approximately 4 meters wide, is limited by massive stone balustrades, richly decorated with sculptures of saints and crucifixes. It has two abutments and three pillars. The two extremes are narrower shape of the pointed arch arcade. The most interesting is the central pillar. The bridge above the base has six ribs, on which rests a flat platform in the shape of the incomplete star, who was specially prepared for the construction of the chapel, which was not finally.
Issue: 1981-05-21
Cp 783
May 28, 2010
25th Anniversary of CEPT - Portugal
In 1984 CEPT (Conference Europeenne des Administrations des Postes et des Telecomunications) celebretes its 25th annversary. The CEPT was formed in 1959 in Montreux in Switzerland and it is an organization at administrative level.
The CEPT member countries issue EUROPA stamps every year with a common theme. For the 25th anniversary they also have the same motif: a bridge symbolizing communications, exchange and connection.
Stamp Issue: 1984-05-05
The CEPT member countries issue EUROPA stamps every year with a common theme. For the 25th anniversary they also have the same motif: a bridge symbolizing communications, exchange and connection.
Stamp Issue: 1984-05-05
April 27, 2010
25th Anniversary of CEPT - Germany
In 1984 CEPT (Conference Europeenne des Administrations des Postes et des Telecomunications) celebretes its 25th annversary. The CEPT was formed in 1959 in Montreux in Switzerland and it is an organization at administrative level.
The CEPT member countries issue EUROPA stamps every year with a common theme. For the 25th anniversary they also have the same motif: a bridge symbolizing communications, exchange and connection.
Stamp Issue: 1984-05-08
The CEPT member countries issue EUROPA stamps every year with a common theme. For the 25th anniversary they also have the same motif: a bridge symbolizing communications, exchange and connection.
Stamp Issue: 1984-05-08
25th Anniversary of CEPT - Greece
In 1984 CEPT (Conference Europeenne des Administrations des Postes et des Telecomunications) celebretes its 25th annversary. The CEPT was formed in 1959 in Montreux in Switzerland and it is an organization at administrative level.
The CEPT member countries issue EUROPA stamps every year with a common theme. For the 25th anniversary they also have the same motif: a bridge symbolizing communications, exchange and connection.
Stamp Issue: 1984-04-30
The CEPT member countries issue EUROPA stamps every year with a common theme. For the 25th anniversary they also have the same motif: a bridge symbolizing communications, exchange and connection.
Stamp Issue: 1984-04-30
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