The post office will issue a stamp featuring Plečnik

Prague - Czech Post today is issuing a sheet of stamps commemorating the Slovenian architect Jože Plečnik, who significantly influenced the appearance of Prague Castle during the First Republic. This was announced by the spokesperson of the post office, Matyáš Vitík, in a press release. The stamp features Plečnik's face against the backdrop of the floor plan of Prague Castle. Its value is 32 crowns.

The authors of the occasional stamp sheet featuring Plečnik and the drawings for the first day cover are artist Jan Kavan and engraver Miloš Ondráček. "The portrait of Jože Plečnik is based on the study of several preserved photographs. His architectural activity is indicated by a fragment of the floor plan of Prague Castle. In the upper part, there is the garden Na Baště, modified by Plečnik, and in the lower part, the Rajská zahrada and the garden Na Valech," described the appearance of the stamp, Vitík said.

People can purchase the stamp starting today at larger post offices with a philatelic counter or on the Czech Post e-shop. "Jože Plečnik significantly contributed to shaping Prague’s identity as perceived by its residents and visitors. The stamp featuring his likeness is a dignified reminder of his importance to our country," said Martin Elkán, the general director of Czech Post.

The proposal to issue the stamp featuring Plečnik came from the Slovenian embassy in the Czech Republic. "Through his work at Prague Castle and the Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Plečnik connects the Slovenian and Czech nations," said Slovenian Ambassador Leon Marc. According to him, a special postage stamp featuring Plečnik will also be released in Slovenia this fall.