175.00€
An authentic large-format Greek tourism poster published in December 1992 by the Greek National Tourism Organization (EOT / GNTO), featuring a striking photograph by N. Kontos of the historic Gregoriou Monastery dramatically perched on the cliffs of Mount Athos.
Issued as part of the official EOT international tourism campaign, this impressive poster captures one of the most iconic landscapes of the Athonite peninsula, where centuries-old monasteries appear suspended between mountain and sea. The composition beautifully conveys the unique atmosphere of Mount Athos, combining rugged natural scenery, Byzantine architecture, and the spiritual heritage of one of the world’s oldest monastic communities.
The poster bears the title “ΑΓΙΟΝ ΟΡΟΣ” (Holy Mountain / Mount Athos) and was published as EOT Catalogue No. 39, with official publication details printed in the lower margin.
Today, original EOT posters from this period are increasingly appreciated as examples of late twentieth-century tourism design and documentary photography, particularly those depicting culturally significant locations such as Mount Athos.
Details
Title: ΑΓΙΟΝ ΟΡΟΣ (Mount Athos / Holy Mountain)
Subject: Gregoriou Monastery, Mount Athos
Photographer: N. Kontos
Publisher: Greek National Tourism Organization (EOT / GNTO)
Catalogue Number: 39
Year: 1992
Country: Greece
Medium: Offset lithographic poster
Dimensions: 99 cm × 68 cm
Language: Greek
Historical & Cultural Significance
Mount Athos, often referred to as the Holy Mountain, has been one of the most important centers of Orthodox monasticism for more than a thousand years and is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Gregoriou Monastery, founded in the 14th century and dramatically positioned above the Aegean Sea, is among the most photographed and recognizable monasteries of the Athonite peninsula. Its spectacular setting has made it an enduring symbol of Greek Orthodox spirituality and Byzantine cultural heritage.
This poster represents an important period in the promotion of Greece’s religious, cultural, and historical destinations to an international audience.
Condition
Very good vintage condition.
Strong, attractive colours
Displays well
Minor signs of handling and storage
Light creasing consistent with previous rolling
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 mailing tube.
Tracked and securely packaged shipping.
Collectibility
Original 1992 EOT issue
Large-format display poster
Mount Athos subject
Gregoriou Monastery depiction
Photograph by N. Kontos
Orthodox Christian heritage
Greek tourism ephemera
Increasingly difficult to find in preserved condition
An attractive and increasingly collectible original Greek tourism poster combining exceptional photography, cultural significance, and one of the most iconic landscapes of the Eastern Mediterranean.
