Athens Welcomes Alexander the Great

An imposing, 3.5 metre-high, 1,200kg statue of Alexander the Great, completed by acclaimed sculptor Yiannis Pappas in 1972 (after decades of intensive study) now graces the Greek capital. On April 19th, the statue was officially unveiled by the Mayor of Athens Giorgos Kaminis at the crossroad between Vas. Amalias Ave and Vas. Olgas Ave, with … Continue reading Athens Welcomes Alexander the Great