Equestrian Statue of Alexander the Great
Bronze equestrian statue of Alexander the Great in central Athens, a tribute to Greek civilization near the Temple of Olympian Zeus.
This bronze equestrian statue depicts Alexander the Great on his horse Bucephalus, located on Leof. Vasilissis Olgas in Athens. Created by sculptor Giannis Pappas in 1993, it portrays Alexander as a young, unarmed leader, emphasizing Greek civilization rather than military conquest.
A brief summary to Equestrian Statue of Alexander the Great
- Leof. Vasilissis Olgas, Athens, GR
- Visit website
Local tips
- Visit during daylight hours for the best viewing and photo opportunities.
- Combine your visit with a trip to the nearby Temple of Olympian Zeus and the Zappeion Gardens.
- Take a moment to appreciate the statue's unique depiction of Alexander as a young, unarmed leader.
Getting There
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Walking
From Syntagma Square, walk south along Leof. Vasilissis Amalias for approximately 15 minutes. The statue is located at the intersection of Leof. Vasilissis Olgas and Leof. Vasilissis Amalias, a few meters from the Temple of Olympian Zeus. No costs are associated with this approach.
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Public Transport
Take the Metro Line M2 (Red Line) from Syntagma Square to Acropoli station, which is one stop away. From the Acropoli station, walk east along Leof. Vasilissis Olgas for about 2 minutes. The statue will be on your right. A single metro fare is approximately €1.20.
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Taxi
From Syntagma Square, a taxi ride to the Equestrian Statue of Alexander the Great typically costs between €5 and €7, depending on traffic. The journey usually takes about 5-10 minutes.
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