Thermopyles is famous for its natural beauty and history.
Discover attractions of the Greek islands, mainland and metropolis. Apart from archaeological sites, monuments and museums, did you know that you can visit some of the most amazing monuments of geological interest in the word? Don't miss the chance to visit the Petrified Forest of Lesvos and Meteora in Thessaly, Central Thermopyles!
Thermopyles, Lamieon, Phthiotis, Central Greece Here in 480 b.J. the Spartan King Leonidas and the 300 soldiers along with 700 Thespians and 80 Mycenaean repelled the Persian King Xerxes during his campaign in Greece, falling heroically and made this place World Pilgrimage.... View More
700 Thespians Monument
Thermopyles, Lamieon, Phthiotis, Central Greece In 1997, a second monument was officially unveiled by the Greek government, dedicated to the 700 Thespians who fought with the Spartans. The monument is made of marble and features a bronze statue depicting the god Eros, to whom... View More
700 Thespians Monument
Epitaph of Simonides
Thermopyles, Lamieon, Phthiotis, Central Greece A well-known epigram, usually attributed to Simonides, was engraved as an epitaph on a commemorative stone placed on top of the burial mound of the Spartans at Thermopylae. It is also the hill on which the last of them died. The... View More
Epitaph of Simonides
Historical Information Centre of Thermopylae
Thermopyles, Lamieon, Phthiotis, Central Greece The Center for Historical Awareness of Thermopylae (C.H.A.TH.) the Municipality of Lamia at Thermopylae is near the Monument of Leonidas and the Lamia is about 18 kilometers from Kamena Vourla 27. Inaugurated in 2010 as part of... View More