Leonidas was a man in his mid sixties when he led the Greek forces at Thermopylae. He wore sandals and armor. This statue of young, buff nude man, with a helmet, a shield without a Spartan device on it, no armor and no shoes, may...More

One of the most momentous battles in European history is acknowledged with a monument. The moment in history makes the statue more meaningful than many grander monuments. Very atmospheric too with the steaming thermal waters around about. Definitely worth a visit if you are going...More

Really just a simple statue with little else. Visit the nearby public information center presentation, then stop here briefly for a photo.

The statue of the real leonidas made famous by the 300 film. Only worth seeing on way to somewhere else. It is about half way between Athens and Meteora, so a good place to stretch your legs and have a little picnic. Along way from...More

A tribute to King Leonidas of Sparta for his role in the Battle of Thermopylae. It is more of a quick stop off the highway, but just to imagine how he and small army held of the Persians for three days is simply incredible. Just...More

Having seen Leonidas Monument in Sparta we had to stop and see the same statue in Thermopylae. To me it was a just a statue again! However my partner revisited his childhood and again happily posed with one of his heroes the great King Leonidas....More

Thermopyles is known as a scared place. In 480 B.C a battle between Greeks and Persians took place at Thermopyles. Leonidas, king of Sparta fought against the Persians. This monument to Leonidas was erected in 1955. It features a bronze statue of Leonidas. A sign,...More