FDC - SEPAC 2026 - iconic landmarks

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SEPAC – ICONIC LANDMARKS
A symbol of change
An iconic landmark is a building, place or object that serves as a powerful symbol of a city, region or culture and holds significance that goes beyond its purely physical function. What is important to remember is that a landmark is not automatically built to be iconic; it becomes so through its social significance, recognisability and cultural resonance over time.
In this sense, the Adolphe Bridge in Luxembourg City is far more than just a bridge. It is a symbol of the capital’s technological and urban transformation.
When it was built at the beginning of the 20th century (between 1900 and 1903), it was regarded as an engineering marvel for the time. With its large stone arch, it linked the Ville Haute with the Gare (train station) district, which was then under construction. As such, the bridge became a key structure in the city’s development.
Recently, the Adolphe Bridge underwent yet another transformation, demonstrating how historic infrastructure can remain fit for the future. As part of efforts to modernise the structure, it was adapted for use by the tram, which plays a central role in the country’s sustainable transport plan. In addition, a separate pedestrian and cycle path was suspended beneath the original deck.
Today, the Adolphe Bridge, with its redesign and renovations, symbolises the link between the past and the future: a monument to engineering that continually reinvents itself and is integrated into sustainable and multimodal urban development.
Characteristics:
Price of the stamp: €1.70
Pictures: Olidom Multimedia (LU) Photothèque de la Ville de Luxembourg/Marcel Schroeder (LU)
Layout: Fargo (LU)
Printing: Offset lithography, recto full colour, bpost Stamps Printing, Malines (BE)
Format of the stamp: 48.75 x 38.15 mm, 10 stamps per sheet
Print run: 20,000 stamps
Issue date: 15.09.2026