A new philatelic set of four stamps celebrating notable architectural landmarks across Gozo and Malta, is being issued by MaltaPost.
All photographs featured in the stamp set were taken by local artists Maria Christina Bugeja and Mariah Grech.
From imposing bastions and magnificent Baroque churches to traditional limestone townhouses, Maltese architecture reflects centuries of Mediterranean influence and local craftsmanship. Ancient temples, grand palaces, narrow streets, and colourful balconies together tell the story of the rich architectural heritage of the Maltese Islands.
The €0.20 stamp features two distinguished residences overlooking St Paul’s Square in Mdina: the elegant Baroque Palazzo Gourgion and, in the foreground, the striking Neo- Gothic Casa Gourgion.
The €0.45 stamp depicts the iconic Gothic-style chapel dedicated to Our Lady of Lourdes, perched on a promontory overlooking Mgarr Harbour in Gozo. The chapel was designed by renowned architect Emanuele Luigi Galizia.
The €1.50 stamp portrays the flamboyant facade of Casino Notabile, formerly known as Point de Vue, a historic clubhouse situated on Saqqajja Hill in Rabat.
The €2.00 stamp features the 19th-century clock tower and part of the former prison building within the Cittadella in Victoria, Gozo.
The stamps will be issued in sheets of 10, with each stamp measuring 44mm x 31mm, featuring a comb perforation of 14.1 x 14.2 and bearing the Maltese Cross watermark. The sheets measure 115mm x 182mm and were produced by Printex Ltd using the offset printing process.
The total issue consists of 100,000 stamps of the €0.20 denomination, 500,000 stamps of the €0.45 denomination, 200,000 stamps of the €1.50 denomination and 50,000 stamps of the €2.00 denomination.
The stamps will be available from all Post Offices in Gozo and Malta from Friday, the 26th of June. Orders may be placed online at www.maltaphilately.com [1] or by mail from the Philatelic Bureau, MaltaPost p.l.c. 305, Qormi Road, Marsa, MTP 1001, Telephone 2596 1740 or e-mail info@maltaphilately.com [2]