RR, 1971, Original Vintage Poster, ΕΟΤ, Dimitria Festival, Thessaloniki, Greece

Original and rare vintage festival poster from 1971, created for the Dimitria Festival in Thessaloniki.

• Event: Dimitria Festival, October 1971

• Designer: N. Costopoulos

• Publisher: Greek National Tourism Organisation (EOT), Athens

• Printer: Grafiki E.P.E

• Language: French (for the French market)

• Dimensions: approx. 98.5 × 68.5 cm

• Poster No.: 23

This striking poster was produced by EOT for the French market as part of a broader tourism campaign during the 

1970s. The design features:

• A mosaic of Thessaloniki’s iconic White Tower

• A Byzantine peacock, symbol of immortality, resurrection, paradise, and divine watchfulness

These motifs celebrate the city’s rich Byzantine heritage, home to 15 UNESCO monuments and countless artefacts.

The Dimitria Festival, revived in 1966 by EOT, is one of Thessaloniki’s most important cultural institutions, named after Saint Demetrius, the city’s patron saint. In 1971, it included concerts, theatre, dance performances, and art exhibitions.

Condition: Original vintage piece in good (+) condition with light age-related signs. Please see photos for details.

A large, impressive, and collectible poster, perfect for collectors of vintage travel art, Greek history, or Byzantine-inspired design.

Carefully packaged and shipped with tracking for safe delivery.