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Delve into Thermopilai in Greece
Thermopilai in the region of Central Greece is located in Greece - some 85 mi or ( 137 km ) North-West of Athens , the country's capital .
Local time in Thermopilai is now 05:12 PM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " Europe/Athens " with a UTC offset of 2 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Stylida, Patras, Nafplion, Molos, and Liapata. While being here, you might want to check out Stylida . We discovered some clip posted online . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Thermopilai ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Olympic Flight from Kavala to Athens - Landing
Olympic Airlines flight from Kavala to Athens International Airport - Greece 8/01/2008 ..
Sunset in Thessaloniki Greece
Production by Chris Menekos & Leocosmos ..
Greek Pajero Club Pinin Offroad Kallidromo Dec 2010 Part 2
Greek Pajero Club Offroad trip to Kalidromo Dec 2010 Part 2 ..
Kolonos Hill and Leonidas monument, Thermopylae
Kolonos Hill and Leonidas monument at Thermopylae, Greece ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Thermopylae
Thermopylae is a location in Greece where a narrow coastal passage existed in antiquity. It derives its name from its hot sulphur springs. "Hot gates" is also "the place of hot springs and cavernous entrances to Hades". Thermopylae is primarily known for the battle that took place there between the Greek forces including the Spartans and the Persian forces, spawning the famous epitaph beginning with "Go tell the Spartans".
Located at 38.81 22.56 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Battle of Thermopylae (267)
For other uses see Battle of Thermopylae (disambiguation) Battle of Thermopylae Part of the Roman-Germanic wars Date 267 CE Location Balkans Result Gothic victory Belligerents 25px Roman Empire Heruli Commanders and leaders unknown unknown Strength unknown unknown Casualties and losses unknown unknown The Battle of Thermopylae in 267 was the unsuccessful defense of the pass by local forces during the great invasion of the Balkans by the Heruli.
Located at 38.81 22.56 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Battle of Thermopylae in popular culture
The Battle of Thermopylae of 480 BC has long been the topic of cultural inspiration, as it is perhaps the most famous military last stand of all time. This "against all odds" story is passed to us from the writings of the Greek Herodotus, who was not present at the battle himself. He relates the story of 300 Spartans and 700 Thespians defending the Pass of Thermopylae against almost "2 million" Persians on the third day of the battle.
Located at 38.80 22.53 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Battle of Thermopylae
The Battle of Thermopylae was fought between an alliance of Greek city-states, led by King Leonidas of Sparta, and the Persian Empire of Xerxes I over the course of three days, during the second Persian invasion of Greece. It took place simultaneously with the naval battle at Artemisium, in August or September 480 BC, at the narrow coastal pass of Thermopylae ('The Hot Gates').
Located at 38.80 22.53 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Kallidromo
Kallidromo is a mountain in southeastern Phthiotis and northeastern Phocis, in Central Greece. Its maximum elevation is 1,399 m. The Kallidromo lies south of the Malian Gulf, east of Mount Oeta and north of the Cephissus valley. The strategic site of Thermopylae lies north of the mountain. The village of Drymaia is on the mountain. Nearby places are Mendenitsa to the northeast and Amfikleia to the south. The Motorway 1 passes north of the mountain.
Located at 38.74 22.54 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
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