Designer: | Photo: Otto Wonderlich |
Country: | Spain |
Decade: | 1930 |
Dimensions: | 100 x 65 cm | 39.37 x 25.59 inches |
Condition: | Very good | | B + |
Publisher: | Patronato Nacional del Turismo (Spanish State Tourist Department) |
Printed by: | Huecograbado Mumbrú - Barcelona |
Category: |
Travel |
This original vintage Spanish travel poster features a captivating photograph of the University of Salamanca. Renowned as one of Europe's oldest universities, the Universidad de Salamanca garnered favor from Castilian monarchs and popes throughout history, including Benedict XIII and Martin V.
In 1988, UNESCO declared the Old City of Salamanca a World Heritage Site, recognizing its remarkable historical and architectural legacy. Notable landmarks include the twin cathedrals, Casa de las Conchas, Plaza Mayor, Convento de San Esteban, and Escuelas Mayores.
The poster bears the captivating slogan "SPAIN: LIVE IN THE PAST WITH HER ARTIST AND HEROES. LIVE IN THE PRESENT WITH COMFORT AND ECONOMY," evoking the timeless allure of Spain's cultural treasures.
As per The Cervantes Institute (Instituto Cervantes), this poster is part of a series created between 1929 and 1939. It retains its excellent condition, exhibiting minimal indications of age and being stored rolled. Some dirt and crumbles are noticeable along the margins.