Situated along the shore of Thessaloniki, this monument was erected to honor Alexander the Great, the Macedonian conqueror of ancient world. Trivia: Alexander the Great was a towering figure in ancient history. He was born in Pella, in the prefecture of Macedonia, Greece. He came close to conquer the entire civilized world during his time. His favorite horse "Bucephalus" is one of history's famous steeds. He died at the age of 33 at Alexandria (the city he founded and named for himself), Egypt. His golden coffin in Alexandria attracts travelers over the century. (Thessaloniki, Greece / 2010) 11 January 2011
Alexander the Great Monument
Situated along the shore of Thessaloniki, this monument was erected to honor Alexander the Great, the Macedonian conqueror of ancient world. Trivia: Alexander the Great was a towering figure in ancient history. He was born in Pella, in the prefecture of Macedonia, Greece. He came close to conquer the entire civilized world during his time. His favorite horse "Bucephalus" is one of history's famous steeds. He died at the age of 33 at Alexandria (the city he founded and named for himself), Egypt. His golden coffin in Alexandria attracts travelers over the century. (Thessaloniki, Greece / 2010) 