Hungarian Stamps

Centenary of the Elisabeth look-out tower on János Hill ␣ The Elisabeth look-out tower, built between 1908-10, stands on Budapest’s highest point, on top of János Hill, offering a spectacular 360° panorama not only of the capital but also of the surrounding countryside and villages. When visibility is good, hilltops 77km away can be seen. The neo-Romanesque tower is 23.5 metres high and has a circular shape with terraces. A spiral staircase with 101 steps leads to the top. The tower was designed by Pál Kluzinger and Frigyes Schulek, and built partly from public subscription. It was ceremonially opened on 8 September 1910. The surrounding terrace was created in 1931. János Hill was already a popular destination for outings for people living in the capital in the 19th century. In 1882 Queen Elisabeth of Hungary visited the top of János Hill and the tower was named in honour of her. At first the tower served not only tourists rambling in the woods but also functioned as a meteorological station for a long time. The building, which deteriorated with the passage of time, was renovated between 2001 and 2005. Source: www.vendegvaro.hu, www.gyermekvasut.hu

In the foreground of the stamp marking the centenary of the Elisabeth look-out tower on János Hill the building itself is shown, and in the background the surrounding area from the period it was built can be seen. On the first day cover there is a bust of Queen Elisabeth (Alajos Stróbl, 1908), whose name the tower bears, the commemorative plaqu

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