Citadel of Tripoli - 12.5 piastre

This high-value definitive stamp (Postes) honors Lebanon's deep architectural lineage and historical fortifications by featuring a panoramic view of the historic Citadel of Tripoli (Tripoli). The sharp, rose-red engraving captures the multi-layered stone battlements, traditional arched openings, and residential structures of the monumental fortress complex rising over the lower city. This imagery carries a profound message of heritage preservation, cultural continuity, and historic endurance. Issued by the Lebanese Republic (Liban), the stamp utilizes one of northern Lebanon's most famous military landmarks to celebrate regional history and foster national pride through daily postal communication.