1962, Swiss -Gate in Vienna Austria 3 schilling, with cancellation 28.4.64,

1962, Austria Schweizer-Gate in Vienna  

1962, Swiss -Gate in Vienna Austria 3 schilling, with cancellation 28.4.64,

Text: 3 schilling REBUBLIK OSTERREICH
Condition: Ø = used

Title:   Buildings

Face value:     3

Country/area:            Austria

Year:   1962

Set:     1962 Buildings

Stamp number in set:           9

Basic colour:  Blue

Exact colour:  Bright blue

Usage:            Definitive

Type:              Stamp

Theme:           Buildings, Gates

Geographical themes:           Wenen

Stamp subject:           Schweizertor Wien

Michel number:         1119

Scott number:            699

Perforation:    K 14 : 13½

Watermark:   Without watermark

Printing:         Offset

Dimensions:   20,5 x 24,5 mm

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SWISS GATE

The Hofburg in Vienna is the former imperial residence. From 1438 to 1583 and from 1612 to 1806, it was the seat of the kings and emperors of the Holy Roman Empire of the German Nation, thereafter the seat of the Emperor of Austria until 1918. Today it is the official seat of the Austrian Federal President.

The oldest sections originate from the 13th century and were primarily constructed by the last of the Babenbergers or by Ottakar II of Bohemia. Previously the castle of the Austrian rulers had been located on the square called "Am Hof," which is near the Schottenstift (Scottish Monastery).

These oldest sections of the castle form a square, surrounding what corresponds somewhat to today’s Swiss Court (Schweizerhof). There situated are a gothic chapel (Burgkapelle), from the 15th century, and the treasury (Schatzkammer),[2] which holds, among other objects, the Imperial Insignia of the Holy Roman Empire (Reichskleinodien) and that of the Empire of Austria. The Imperial Music Chapel (Hofmusikkapelle) is also located in this area. This Swiss Court was built during the reign of Emperor Ferdinand I in the style of the Renaissance. Its famous red-black Swiss Gate (Schweizertor) displays the many titles of Emperor Ferdinand I and the insignia of the Order of the Golden Fleece. The lower section of this wing once accommodated the imperial kitchen.