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Spain. Zarzuela Hippodrome
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10.11.2020

On November 10, 2020, the Spanish Post issued a souvenir sheet dedicated to the La Zarzuela Madrid hippodrome as part of the Urban Architecture issue.

Hippodrome stamps are rare, but La Zarzuela racetrack deserves this honor.

The hippodrome project was developed in 1935 by architects Carlos Arniches, Martin Dominguez and engineer Eduardo Torroja, however, due to the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War, the La Zarzuela hippodrome was completed and opened only in 1941. The building is unique in its architectural and technical characteristics; it has no analogues in the world. The main feature of the building is the excellent view of the racing field from the stands. The undulating roof above the stands is not supported by any columns or other supports, and therefore nothing prevents spectators from enjoying the view of galloping horses.

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The thirteen-meter canopy over the stands, made of thin reinforced concrete slabs, rests on just one console located behind the spectators. The successful implementation of this technically complex project was made possible by the precise calculations of the engineer Eduardo Torroja. In the middle of the 20th century, this work became a real breakthrough in the field of architecture. However, even now it is recognized as innovative and is an object of study not only by Spanish, but also by foreign experts.

The building of the hippodrome La Zarzuela, built in the modern style, is considered one of the masterpieces of Madrid architecture of the twentieth century. The Hippodrome, located in the immediate vicinity of El Pardo, a few kilometers from the city center, is one of the most striking and interesting sights of the Spanish capital. In 2009, the La Zarzuela hippodrome (stands and surrounding area) was declared a Spanish cultural heritage site.

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The Spanish Post decided to keep up with the creative builders of the hippodrome and designed the souvenir sheet in the form of a booklet, which, when opened, creates a three-dimensional figure. The famous roof overhangs the photograph of the stands. A horse riding stamp is modestly positioned on the right edge of the booklet.


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