The Middle Ages are no longer seen as a dark time, but are becoming increasingly popular. Castles are among the most important symbols of this era. Five of these fortified noble residences have been preserved in Liechtenstein. While Schalun Castle (Wildschloss), Upper Castle and Lower Castle Schellenberg are only ruins that bear witness to times gone by, Vaduz Castle and Gutenberg Castle were made habitable again at the beginning of the 20th century according to romantic ideas.
"Neu-Schellenberg (1861); painting by Moriz Menzinger (1832-1914)" from the series "Castles in Liechtenstein". Executed design by Hans Peter Gassner, 1982 © Liechtensteinisches LandesMuseum
The Middle Ages are also synonymous with a sophisticated art form of the nobility, the Minnesang. The traditions of courtly love poetry are still read today and have lost none of their power. Today, stamps are undoubtedly also regarded as a valued art form. This interest is reflected in the large number of Liechtenstein stamps, with castles being a popular motif. With the exception of Untere Burg Schellenberg, all surviving castles are immortalized on them. Several illustrations from the medieval Codex Manesse have also been captured on stamps in honor of the minstrels.
Not least thanks to the fascination with the Middle Ages, Liechtenstein stamps on the theme of castles and minstrels are very popular and are still collected today.
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"Heinrich von Frauenberg" from the series "Minnesänger (I)". Executed design based on originals from the Manessische Liederhandschrift, 1961 © Liechtensteinisches
