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| Tibet Potala Palace | |
The Potala Palace is a dzong fortress in the city of Lhasa, in Tibet. It was the winter palace of the Dalai Lamas from 1649 to 1959, has been a museum since then, and is a World Heritage Site since 1994. The palace is named after Mount Potalaka, the mythical abode of the bodhisattva Avalokiteśvara.
Stamps featuring the various deities of the Tibetan Buddhism and the Great Wall of China. |
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| Issued Country | China |
| Issued Year | 01.09.1985 |
| Category | Buddhist Image World Heritage |
| Type | First Day Cover |