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Small original vintage travel poster from 1926 titled "Visitad Burgos" (Visit Burgos), featuring the Gothic architecture of the Burgos Cathedral in Spain.Poster DetailsArtist: The stunning artwork was created by the Spanish painter José Segrelles Albert (1885–1969).Subject: It depicts the cathedral in its "City of the Cid Campeador" context, referencing the legendary medieval knight Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar, known as El Cid, who is buried there.Publisher: The poster was commissioned by the Compañía Española de Turismo (CET).Style: It captures the intricate details and majestic beauty of the cathedral's towers and facade in a soft, atmospheric lighting.About Burgos Cathedral Construction of this iconic landmark began in 1221, and it was consecrated in 1260. It is the only Spanish cathedral to hold a UNESCO World Heritage designation independently. |
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