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  • GAR
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    Personally, I think this is the most interesting ancient sight I saw in Greece. The statues are replicas as the originals have been moved to the Acropolis Museum to prevent them eroding further
    Written March 4, 2024
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  • TWal1
    Canberra, Australia2,926 contributions
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    This may be the smallest temple on the Acropolis site but it is probably the most complete. Unfortunately, there is no access to the temple but there are plenty of good vantage points to view the structure. The detail on the stonework is exquisite.
    Written March 12, 2024
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  • TWal1
    Canberra, Australia2,926 contributions
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    We visited this site on a walking tour of Athens. We remained outside the iron fence and admired what remains of this temple. Some restoration work has been undertaken, which helps to imagine the full grandeur of this building. A good photo opportunity.
    Written March 14, 2024
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  • TWal1
    Canberra, Australia2,926 contributions
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    It’s easy to spot this Arch either on foot or from the hop-on hop-off bus. The Arch is in fair condition considering its environs. It’s a reminder of Athens former grandeur. Good for a photo stop on your exploration of Athens.
    Written March 4, 2024
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  • thomasdefise93
    Arlon, Belgium100 contributions
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    The Philopappos Monument is dedicated to Gaius Julius Antiochus Epiphanes Philopappos
    This is located on top of Philopappou Hill.
    It’s is quite easy to reach, but you will need to do a small hike.
    You will have a nice view on the Acropolis from there.
    Written May 16, 2023
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  • RandyRoss
    Ridgetown, Canada11,776 contributions
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    Dromeas (also called The Runner) is a 30 foot statue made from stacked plates of glass that connote speed. It was created in 1994 by Greek sculpture Costas Varotsos and stands in the Hilton square on Vassilissis Sofias Avenue in Athens, Greece!
    We never actually got close to it but saw it many times from the bus.
    Written December 21, 2021
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  • Brianngog
    Cyprus7,458 contributions
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    We passed by the Old Parliament Building and sitting proudly on his Horse waiting to go into battle was Theodora’s Kolokotronis. This Gent by all accounts was a Greek War Hero and the sculpture of him and his horse stands proudly on a Plinth for all to see in this busy busy cosmopolitan City.
    Written August 2, 2022
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  • Mairwen1
    United Kingdom9,563 contributions
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    You wouldn’t go out of your way to see this statue on its own, but it is one of several sights in Mitropoleos Square. It stands opposite the Metropolitan Cathedral, the beautiful 12th century church of St Eleftherios and the Statue of Archbishop Damaskinos.
    What you see here is a 2.5m high, copper statue of the last Byzantine emperor, Constantine XI. He ruled from 1449 until he died in battle, defending Constantinople against the Ottoman Empire.
    Depicted in full armour, he holds his long curved sword across his chest and looks fearsome and unflinching.
    Constantine XI is regarded as a national hero and is remembered for refusing to submit to the Ottoman Turks.
    He put up a brave last stand. Despite being vastly outmanned, he defended the 1,000 year old city against all odds. The Ottoman army was 100,000 men strong but they met with such resistance that it took them 53 days to defeat the relatively tiny force of just 10,000 Byzantines. The statue captures that fierce determination.
    He inspired the men with a rousing last speech, calling on them to "Present your shield and sword, descendants of Greeks”.
    Constantinople fell in 1453. Constantine XI stayed to the bitter end, refusing to flee and died at the hands of the Ottomans.
    The sculpture is the work of Spiros Gongakis and is a new addition to the square, unveiled in 2020.
    Written October 23, 2023
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  • Mairwen1
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    This 3.5m high bronze statue of Archbishop Damaskinos stands in the centre of Mitropoleos Square, in front of the Metropolitan Cathedral. Most tourists will pass by at some time.
    The sculptor is Fanis Sakellariou and it was unveiled in 1991.
    The Archbishop is dressed in traditional flowing robes and he holds a staff in his left hand. We noticed that his right hand is held in an unusually contorted way, with his thumb and ring finger touching so as to form the letters I, C, X, C (Jesus in Greek). See photo below.
    He is an inspiring figure and a WWII Greek hero.
    In 1941 when German forces occupied Greece, he was one of the few leaders to stand up to Nazi persecution of Jews, He enraged the SS commandant, General Jürgen Stroop by writing a public letter denouncing the deportation of Greek Jews. Stroop threatened to have him shot him but Damaskinos quietly and rather impressively, replied by saying “according to the traditions of the Greek Orthodox Church, our prelates are hung and not shot. Please respect our traditions!”
    Undaunted, the Archbishop continued in his campaign to protect Greek Jews. He devised a plan in coordination with the police chief to issue false baptism certificates and ID cards, he ordered monasteries and convents to provide shelter and he urged his congregations to hide Jews in their homes. He likely saved thousands.
    In 1946, at the end of WWII, Damaskinos stood in as Prime Minister of Greece until the return of King George II  in 1946.
    Written October 24, 2023
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  • RandyRoss
    Ridgetown, Canada11,776 contributions
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    Why Lord Byron in Athens? Actually, Byron was a figure directly related to Greece and Greek ideas. That is why you can find his statue in Athens, next to the National Garden and Zappeion. Lord Byron’s life was during the Greek War of Independence, which supported both financially and ethically.
    Written December 22, 2021
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  • dese2
    Auburn, NY2,687 contributions
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    Saw this striking statue at the Plaka District right at the curbside as I was waiting for the crossing light. I had to take a moment to snap a photo. The small garden around the statue was well kept and a pleasant change from the busy shopping area.
    Other reviewers have given some biography of the women portrayed. Be sure to stop for, if only a moment to remember her and her legacy.
    Written November 1, 2023
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  • Brianngog
    Cyprus7,458 contributions
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    Apparently to commemorate the ending of the Civil War a Statue was created to symbolise the event. It’s yet another monument which depicts yet another chapter in Greek History. Worth a stop if you’ve the time.
    Written August 2, 2022
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  • Neil K
    Liverpool, UK619,734 contributions
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    Passed this amazing statue as my twin brother were exploring around this part of Athens and I must say we were impressed.
    Alexander III of Macedonia ( Alexander The Great ) was the king of the Greek Kingdom of Macedonia and as ruler here fought many campaigns successfully throughout Asia and Egypt conquering vast tracks of lands ,dying at the relatively young age of 32 in Mesopotamia ,he left an indelible mark on Greece and on the lands he conquered ,the statue shows a young Alexander astride his horse Bucephalas,the most famous horse in classical antiquity ,it's a statue I highly recommend you check out if you're in the area and easy to locate along Leof.Vasilissis Olgas by the National Gardens.
    Written July 9, 2022
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  • jbwhitehouse
    Dallas, TX1,861 contributions
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    Holocaust Memorial is behind Beth Shalom Synagogue and across from Kerameikos Archeological site. It is yellow like a yellow Jewish star that is pulling apart. Each block has names of Greek cities where Jews were killed in concentration camps. The largest block is for Salonika (Thessaloniki). Eighty-seven percent of its Jews were murdered in the Holocaust. Wish signage were good.

    A separate steel “book” in front of Beth Shalom Synagogue lists Greek righteous gentiles who saved Jews. Gratefully there are many pages of this book.
    Written November 24, 2019
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  • Robyn P
    Sun City, AZ392 contributions
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    The Wood-Breaker Sculpture located in the Zappeion Gardens is widely considered to be one of the finest statues in Athens. The sculpture was completed in 1908 and was created by Dimitris Philippotis.
    Written April 30, 2022
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