S is for Sagrada

 The stamp issued in 2002 shows the Basilica and Expiatory Temple of the Holy Family, one of the most famous places of worship in the world and a landmark of Barcelona. Sagrada can translate as sacred, in this case it means holy. Designed by the architect Antoni Gaudí, who sadly died after being hit by a tram almost exactly 100 years ago on June 10th, 1926. My understanding is that Sagrada Familia reached its final height this year, and the external structure is complete. There is still work happening inside, due for completion in the 2030s. Only about 25% was completed at the time of Gaudí's death.

Thanks to Eva for sending this lovely stamp. I have had the privilege of visiting this incredible place, and. would love to go back. I am not a religious person, however it was a very moving experience to sit and contemplate the amazing structure of the building, as well as the light within it.

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Sunday Stamps on Monday: R is for redescubrimiento and rural

 We're up to the letter R, and there are two on this D rate stamp from Correos issued this year, sent by Eva. The stamp, showcasing Spanish tourism, shows Rediscovery of Rural Heritage.

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Sunday Stamps on Monday: Q is for Quebrantahuesos

 This one is a blast from the past, as I blogged it in the beforetimes (2019).

It's an impressivve stamp for an impressive bird - a vulture. In Spanish it is quebrantahuesos - bonebreaker!

Thanks to Eva for sending it on this great Halloween/fall related envelope.

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Sunday Stamps: P is for peseta

 The peseta was the currency of Spain from 1868 to 2002 when it was replaced by the euro. It had been replaced by the euro on currency exchange boards since 1999. Pesetas could be exchanged for euros until 2021. Pesetas worthh an estimated 1.7 billion euros were not exchanged.

 Eva sent me two stamps featuring pesetas - a large stamp with a 1 peseta note, and a round stamp with a 1 peseta coin.

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Sunday Stamps on Monday - O is for Obra

 This stamp issued in 2021 celebrates Selected Works of the 5th International Exhibition of Mail Art, Avilés: The Earth.

It was sent by Eva, and I was very impressed that Correos issued a stamp dedicated to this artform.

You can read (in Spanish) and see more about the exhibition online.

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Sunday Stamps: N is for Negocios

 Turismo de negocios translates to business tourism, which accounts for over 6 billion euros in Spain each year - people who travel to Spain for meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibition spend more per person than tourists on vacation. Spain ranked 3rd in the world for business travel in 2025. Correos issued the stamp in 2024.

The stamp arrived on a matching envelope sent by Eva.

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Sunday Stamps on M is for Monday: M is for museos and moros

We're at the letter M.

Eva sent both these stamps on the same letter:

The top stamp, issued in 2018, celebrates 150 years of the Faculty of Museum Curators (formerly known as the Faculty of Archivists, Librarians and Archaeologists).

The other stamp,  issued in 2024, celebrates the. three day Festival of Moors and Christians held in Alcoi/Alcoy, and centered around St Georges Day.

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