Monument to Themistoclu

In the Greek city of Piraeus is a large number of monuments of history and architecture, which attract millions of tourists. One of them is a monument to Themistocles, a famous commander, an Athenian statesman, whose role in the Greco-Persian war is difficult not to appreciate. On the pedestal of granite height of one and a half meters stands the figure of the hero. He stands dressed in traditional Greek clothes – a skirt and a spacious shirt, comfortable sandals. He has a sword in one hand as a symbol of morale. In the other is a gilded trumpet with which he calls soldiers to battle. He's wearing a helmet. The figure was cast in bronze, the funds for this monument were allocated by the local authorities, and the residents of the city also made donations. The opening officially took place in May 2010. In the park nearby you can relax, and in the souvenir shop to buy a smaller copy of the statue.

You can get to Piraeus by metro (the final stop of the green line), tram 2 and 3.