Spanish Fortification, Cartagena - overprinted

Overprinted with non-solid black "L" (for LANSA) in lower right corner.

The historic center of Cartagena is surrounded by 11 kilometers of defensive walls. These were complemented by fortif.. Смотреть далее »ications along the coast, making Cartagena a militarily impregnable city. The walls, made in several stages, were designed to protect the city from continual pirate attacks, with construction beginning in 1586. In 1984, Cartagena's colonial walled city and fortress were designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Страна:	Колумбия
Тип:	Почтовые марки
Серия:	Issues for LANSA Airline
Номинал:	50 c
Год:	1951
Размер:	22 x 26 mm
Перфорация:	line 12
Тираж:	200,000