Today, Poczta Polska launched the issue of two "Poland See More" stamps.

Updated on: June 28, 2022

The official inauguration of the Polish Post's latest philatelic issue took place at Czocha Castle in Sucha, Lower Silesia. The choice of this picturesque landmark is no accident. The medieval castle is depicted on the first stamp. The second philatelic feature presents a view of the Zamość market square and town hall.

Two new stamps from the "Poland See More" issue, depicting Czocha Castle and Zamość, were conceived by Roch Stefaniak, the graphic designer, as a way to promote Poland's beautiful corners and encourage travel around the country. The stamps also feature QR codes linking to videos advertising local attractions.

Zamość is one of the most beautiful and valuable old town complexes in Europe and the world. It has earned the title "Pearl of the Renaissance" and has also been called "Padua of the North" and "Ideal City." In 1992, it was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List, joining an elite group of the most magnificent architectural and urban gems.

Czocha Castle is the pearl of Lower Silesia. The fortress's history, full of secrets and enigmas, inspires in tourists an irresistible desire to explore its interiors and courtyards. The castle is beautifully situated in the Jizera Mountains and surrounded by the Kwisa River. Its unique architecture has made it the Polish Hogwarts headquarters. It has served as a film set, a setting for books, and a setting for painters.

The ceremonial presentation of the stamp, during which an enlarged sheet of stamps was unveiled and signed, was attended by Mr. Jarosław Kuczyński, director of Czocha Castle, Marcin Rolski, vice-president of AMW Rewita, and representatives of Poczta Polska: president Tomasz Zdzikot and vice-presidents of the company Wiesław Włodek, Andrzej Bodziony, Krzysztof Falkowski and Mateusz Wodejko.

" Today we gather in a unique place that attracts thousands of tourists from Poland and abroad. Czocha Castle is older than the Polish Post Office, dating back to the 13th century, which makes us hold this place in such high regard. Through this philatelic issue, we want to appreciate and honor this unique structure, and also show it to Poles. The holidays have begun, so it's worth exploring attractive tourist destinations in our country, including by following our philatelic publications. The issue is also part of our excellent cooperation with AMW Revita ," emphasized Tomasz Zdzikot.

Poczta Polska and AMW Rewita, which manages Czocha Castle, have been cooperating since March 2021. The companies collaborate on providing conference, training, and leisure services. Their goal is to expand the training, conference, and leisure offerings for the Poczta Polska Training Center and its employees.

" The aim of introducing the 'Poland See More' stamp series was to showcase Poland's most beautiful landscapes and places with fascinating histories. The latest two stamps in the series – depicting Zamość's unique Renaissance tenement houses and town hall, and the fairytale medieval Czocha Castle – fit this bill perfectly. So far, we have already released the Baltic coast and the Weimar Chamber in the Wieliczka Salt Mine in 2018, and the Biebrza National Park and the Muskau Arch GEOPARK in 2020. I believe that these incredible holiday destinations will also appeal to philatelic collectors, " says Wiesław Włodek, Vice President of Poczta Polska.

" Starting today, the beautiful architecture of Czocha Castle is depicted on a stamp characterized by elegance and solemnity. For most of us, philately is synonymous with a tradition that is so important today, so I am delighted that the castle has gained another reason to be associated with high culture. Our walls are visited by thousands of tourists from Poland and around the world, and it is a great honor for us to offer them the opportunity to purchase such a stamp, " said Jarosław Kuczyński.

About the stamp:

Designer: Roch Stefaniak
Number of stamps: 2
Value: PLN 3.60 each
Circulation: 120,000 each
Printing technique: offset
Stamp format: 51 x 39.5 mm
Paper: fluorescent
Sales sheet: 8 stamps
Date of introduction into circulation: June 28, 2022