1981 Tiberias Poster, The City and Sea of Galilee, by E Weishof, Travel tourism wall art decor

This colourful original 1981 poster shows the city of Tiberias and the Sea of Galilee and surroundings by E Weishof. The colours are strong and bold and give a real feeling of vibrancy and activity.
Offset poster
Published by The Israel Tourism Administration.
Printed by Hamakor Press, Jerusalem
Designed and Created by Weishoff Creations
Artist: E Weishoff
Dimensions: 38.5 in x 26.5 in (98 cm x 68 cm)
Condition: some rough edges, small fold mark in bottom left corner, see photos.

Tiberias is an Israeli city on the western shore of the Sea of Galilee. A major Jewish center during Late Antiquity, it has been considered since the 16th century one of Judaism's Four Holy Cities, along with Jerusalem, Hebron, and Safed. Tiberias was founded around 20 CE by Herod Antipas and was named after Roman emperor Tiberius. It became a major political and religious hub of the Jews in the Land of Israel after the destruction of Jerusalem and the desolation of Judea during the Jewish–Roman wars. From the time of the second through the tenth centuries CE, Tiberias was the largest Jewish city in Galilee, and much of the Mishna and the Jerusalem Talmud were compiled there. Tiberias flourished during the early Islamic period, when it served as the capital of Jund al-Urdunn and became a multi-cultural trading center.

The Sea of Galilee is a freshwater lake in Israel. It is the lowest freshwater lake on Earth and the second-lowest lake in the world after the Dead Sea. The lake is fed partly by underground springs, but its main source is the Jordan River, which flows through it from north to south and exits the lake at the Degania Dam.

Because of the age of these posters, there are areas of wear and tear, particularly on the edges. I have done my best to take photos where they are torn or stained. The good news is that when framed, the tears press up well against glass, and edges can be hidden by mats. Any wear picked up from years are part of the vintage charm.

When framed these colourful and detailed posters, with vibrant colours can become a centre piece for any room, to remind us of a simpler time.

These posters are sent as unframed. They will be delivered in a cardboard tube for protection.

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