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Posterteam one sheet vintage travel poster for Davos, Switzerland, created by the photographer and artist Emil Meerkämper in 1935. The artwork, titled "Davos Countryside" or similar, depicts a scenic alpine landscape with a young fawn in a wildflower meadow, a traditional house, and mountains in the background.
About Davos, Switzerland
Location: Davos is the highest city in Europe, located in the canton of Graubünden in eastern Switzerland.
History: It gained prominence in the mid-19th century as a high-altitude health and wellness resort, known for its clean mountain air, which was thought to ease the suffering of tuberculosis patients.
Literary Connection: The town and its sanatoriums provided the inspiration for Thomas Mann's famous novel, The Magic Mountain.
Modern Day: Today, Davos is a world-renowned winter sports center, offering extensive skiing, hiking, and other outdoor activities year-round. It is also globally recognized as the annual host of the World Economic Forum (WEF), an international gathering of political and business leaders. |
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