185.00€
Original Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO / EOT) Poster – “ΕΛΛΑΣ ΜΑΚΕΔΟΝΙΑ” – 1992
A rare and visually striking original poster published in 1992 by the Greek National Tourism Organization (EOT / GNTO), featuring a powerful graphic composition by Greek designer Nikos Kostopoulos.
The poster depicts a monumental profile of Alexander the Great, rendered in golden tones and juxtaposed against a radiant Vergina Sun, one of the most recognizable symbols associated with ancient Macedonian heritage. The dramatic purple background and bold typography create a highly memorable image characteristic of late twentieth-century Greek cultural and tourism design.
Issued as part of a broader campaign promoting the historical and cultural identity of Macedonia within Greece, this poster is today appreciated not only as an attractive piece of graphic design but also as an important document reflecting the cultural and historical discourse of the early 1990s.
The combination of Alexander the Great, the Vergina Sun, and the title “ΕΛΛΑΣ ΜΑΚΕΔΟΝΙΑ” makes this one of the most iconic and historically significant Greek tourism posters of the period.
Details
Title: ΕΛΛΑΣ ΜΑΚΕΔΟΝΙΑ (Hellas Macedonia)
Publisher: Greek National Tourism Organization (EOT / GNTO)
Year: 1992
Designer: Nikos Kostopoulos
Country: Greece
Language: Greek
Dimensions: 98 cm × 68.5 cm
Historical Significance
Published during a pivotal moment in modern Balkan history, this poster forms part of the visual culture surrounding Greece’s promotion of Macedonian heritage in the early 1990s.
Its imagery draws upon:
Ancient Macedonian iconography
The archaeological discoveries at Vergina
The enduring legacy of Alexander the Great
Greek cultural tourism initiatives of the period
Today, surviving examples are increasingly sought after by collectors of:
Vintage travel posters
Greek graphic design
Political and cultural ephemera
Alexander the Great memorabilia
Balkan historical material
Tourism advertising
Condition
Very good vintage condition.
Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the description and condition report.
Shipping
The poster will be carefully rolled and shipped in a rigid heavy-duty protective tube. Tracking and secure packaging included.
Collectibility
Original 1992 EOT / GNTO issue
Design by Nikos Kostopoulos
Alexander the Great subject
Vergina Sun imagery
Large-format display piece
Historically significant cultural poster
Increasingly difficult to find in well-preserved condition
An outstanding example of late twentieth-century Greek graphic design and one of the most recognizable cultural posters issued by the Greek National Tourism Organization.
