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Another amazing statue by the sea, depicting a modernised mythical item. This is the horn of Amaltheia. When Zeus was born and had to be hidden from his father, Kronos, in the cave of Diktaion Adron (also located in Crete), Amaltheia was the goat that fed him with honey and her milk. Strong as he was, baby Zeus accidentally broke off her horn while playing and, since then, that horn provided an endless supply of food, just like Amaltheia provided for the young god. Since then, the horn of Amaltheia (also known as Cornucopia) is a symbol of wealth, abundance and nourishment.
Cookie ChanCookie Chan
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Interesting structure with some decent views of the sea and the city (depending on where you choose to stand). Nothing spectacular, but it seems to look nicer at dusk/night with the lights turned on. It seems the structure has gotten a bit worn from the sun / sea water, so it would be nice if the city could restore it to make it look a bit nicer compared to its current state.
Armin ČauševićArmin Čaušević
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Nice sculpture with a beauty blu light at evening. It symbolizes the greek story/mythology of Amaltheia. The most frequently mentioned foster-mother of Zeus. It's nice for kids to explain the story in combination with that sculpture.
Alfina TaorminaAlfina Taormina
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We visited at the end of May 2025 and it was quiet, we got time to take photos without anyone else about. The view itself is stunning with a 270 degree sea view, highly recommended if you are in the area.
Michael OliverMichael Oliver
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Vreme posete: druga polovina juna 2017. god. Lukom u gradu Sveti Nikola dominira veoma lepa skulptura Amaltejin rog. U grčkoj mitologiji, koza koja je dojila dete Zevsa, kada je bio sakriven, da ga zaštiti od njegovog oca Krona. Jednog dana, dok se mladi Zevs igrao sa Amaltejom, slučajno joj je odlomio jedan rog. Da bi to nadoknadio i u znak zahvalnosti, Zevs je blagoslovio slomljeni rog, kako bi njegov vlasnik u njemu našao sve što poželi. Postao je poznat kao Rog Amalteje ili Rog izobilja, večni simbol obilja. Lepo je ovo znati ovu mitologiju kada se nađete u Svetom Nikoli i šetate lukom.
Зoран (Аћим)Зoран (Аћим)
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very nice sight. This statue is supposed to represent the horn of the goat that Zeus had fed at the time. It shimmers in different colors depending on the time of day.
Dustin KDustin K
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attractions: Paralia Kitroplatia, Lake Voulismeni, Ammos, NIKO Seaside Resort Crete - MGallery Hotel Collection, Porto Maltese Boutique Estate, InterContinental Crete by IHG, Heroes monument, Art on Olive Wood, Pension Mylos, restaurants: Karnagio / Pita tou Riga, Gioma Meze, Archontiko, To Potiraki, Παραδοσιακό, Maistrali taverna, Zygos Urban Garden, Piato, Kimzu sea Lounge, Basilico Ristorante

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