Spanish Fortification, Cartagena - overprinted

Overprinted with solid black "A" (for AVIANCA) centrally.

The historic center of Cartagena is surrounded by 11 kilometers of defensive walls. These were complemented by fortifications along.. Дивитись далі » 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.

Країна:	Колумбія
Тип:	Поштові марки
Серія:	Issues for AVIANCA Airline
Номінал:	15 c
Рік:	1950
Розмір:	22 x 27 mm
Перфорація:	12