Hradčany Castle, 500 Haléřů

Czechoslovakia · 1920 · 500 h

This definitive stamp features a detailed depiction of Hradčany, the Prague Castle complex, as viewed from Petřín Hill. The design, created by renowned artist Alfons Mucha, showcases the iconic St. Vitus Cathedral and surrounding historical buildings, symbolizing the new nation's rich heritage.

Issued shortly after the formation of the First Czechoslovak Republic in 1918, the Hradčany series was the nation's first set of definitive stamps, representing its newfound sovereignty and cultural identity.