This small monument commemorates the battle in 480 B.C. in which a small band of about Spartan soldiers held off a huge Persian army for three days. The delay was long enough to allow for the successful defense of Athens against the Persians.

The Leonidas Monument is one of the most impressive monuments in Sparta, Greece. It’s an iconic structure that has been standing for more than 2,500 years, and it commemorates Leonidas, who died during the battle against Xerxes I of Persia.

2021年5月7日 · Modern monument of the famous battle of the 300 Spartans and 700 Thespians. "Go tell the Spartans, passerby, that here by Spartan law, we lie." Thermopylae battle is probably one of the most famous battles of ancient Greeks against the Persian Empire which took place in …

This is a monumental statue to King Leonidas bearing helmet, sword and shield with Gorgon head on, with inscription ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ. Gorgon head refers to the wife of Leonidas, her name was Gorgo.

The Memorial in Thermopylae, which was erected in 1955, by the sculptor named Vasos Falireas, is a sculptural synthesis that consists of the brass statue of Leonides with his spear and shield in the centre, while on the right and left and in a lower height we have the marble figures of the personified Taigetos, which is the highest mountain in t...

The tomb of Leonidas, north to the modern town of Sparta, is an emblem and an important monument, as it is the only monument preserved from the Ancient Agora. Also known and as Leonidaion, excavations of the construction were carried out by Waldstein in 1892.

Leonidas is a sculpture of a hoplite made of Parian marble in 480–470 BC [1]: 263 and unearthed in 1925. [1] The excavation team named it "Leonidas", deducing that it depicts the Spartan king Leonidas I .

The tomb of Leonidas, north to the modern town of Sparta, is an emblem and an important monument, also known as “Leonidaion”. It was excavated in 1892 and is the only monument of the Ancient Agora that is preserved to this day.

The Leonidas Monument stands as a symbol of courage and defiance in Greece, honoring King Leonidas I of Sparta and his heroic stand against the Persian invasion at the Battle of Thermopylae in 480 BC.

2024年7月24日 · The King Leonidas statue in Sparta is a must-see for history buffs and curious travelers. This larger-than-life monument captures the fierce spirit of the legendary Spartan king, standing defiantly with an unwavering determination etched on his face.