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Sculptures & Monuments

Sculptures & Monuments

Outdoor sculpture provides its own artistic and historic touch to Thessaloniki’s cultural identity. Meet the heroes, benefactors and charismatic leaders throughout the historic sculptures, as well as more contemporary approaches serving artistic and decorative purposes. A number of them enjoy great popularity among tourists, wonderful photo souvenirs to take back home with you or share with your friends at social media!

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Holocaust Memorial

This 1997 sculpture depicts the seven-branched lampstand (menorah) and flames in a complex of human bodies. It was placed at Eleftherias Square, due to the fact that is the exact location where Nazis summoned the Jews in 1942, to torture and humiliate them.
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Statue of Theodoros Kolokotronis

This emblematic statue of the commanding officer of the 1821 Greek Revolution depicts him holding a scimitar in his right hand.
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Statue of Pavlos Melas

The statue of the great Macedonian fighter depicts the hero of Macedonian Struggle in regimental uniform standing and staring with pride. It was sculptured by his granddaughter, Natalia Mela.
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Cross (dedicated to Cyril and Methodius)

A cross ornamented with ecclesiastical reliefs at one side and the raised names of Cyril and Methodius at the other.
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Cyril and Methodius Column

The column entitled “Book – Temple” forms a gate. It is open book shaped with pages depicting Cyril and Methodius. The base of the column symbolizes the door to knowledge opened by the two brothers via their missionary work.
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