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Alexander the Great Statue

Name: Alexander the Great Statue
Address: Thessaloniki, GR

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Κατερίνα

September 28, 2019

Alexander the Great was born in Pella, Macedonia in 356 BC. His parents were Philippos the Second of Macedonia and princess Olympiada of Epirus. He is considered to be the best Greek general of ancient Greece, because he became a king in the age of 20 after the assassination of his father and showed his great military skills in the battle of Chaironeia. His teacher was the great Greek philosopher Aristotle and his hero was Achilles. Alexander the Great was a great leader, led his army in victories and spread the Greek civilization in many different countries and cultures, but still respecting the local cultures. The statue of Alexander the Great is very close to the White Tower, right on the seafront and he is presented to be on his horse, the famous Voukefalas. It was created by sculptor Evaggelos Moustakas in 1974.

Fotis

July 4, 2019

In the area of Nea Paralia, one of the most popular, full of energy places of Thessaloniki you’ll find the monument of one of the most famous and influential personalities of all times. A person that created a legend still heard until today. This is the monument of Alexander the 3rd, also known as ‘Alexander the Great’.

Makis

November 19, 2018

Macedonian military strategist, one of the most important forms of world history. He succeeded in expanding the kingdom of Macedonia up to India. Due to his conquests, the Greek language became international and the Greek customs passed throughout the known world and culture "Hellenistic Period", which is a new look/glimpse of the Greek spirit, rose. Judicially, history proclaimed Alexander "Mega" for his gigantic work.