Statue of Eleftherios Venizelos — Attraction in Municipality of Thessaloniki

A prominent public square in Thessaloniki, dedicated to Eleftherios Venizelos, a renowned Cretan Greek statesman and leader of the Greek national liberation movement. Venizelos, who served as prime minister of Greece between 1910 and 1933, played a significant role in the country's expansion and modernization, earning the title "The Maker of Modern Greece."

This square is close to major attractions, including the Roman Forum, and is easily accessible on foot from nearby hotels. There are plenty of transportation options. There are also many restaurants and coffee shops in...

Eleftherios Venizelos (1864 – 1936) was a Cretan Greek statesman and prominent leader of the Greek national liberation movement. He is noted for his contribution to the expansion of Greece. As leader of the Liberal Party, he held office as prime minister of Greece between 1910 and 1933. During his governance, Venizelos entered in diplomatic cooperation with the Great Powers and had profound influence on the internal and external affairs of Greece. He has therefore been labelled as "The Maker of Modern Greece" and is still widely known as...

En. - On the North side of the popular Aristotelous Plaza right before the Roman Forum lies the statue of Eleftherios Venizelos one of the most influential personalities of the modern Greek history. Having taken some of the most important decisions that affected Greece during the entire 20th century Eleftherios Venizelos played a key role in certain events that turned out to be critical for the city of Thessaloniki. While he was serving as a Prime Minister Venizelos succeeded in restoring diplomatic relations with Greece’s neighbors and expanded many constitutional reforms. He also made serious efforts in order to modernize the economy, organize the army and establish the country’s diplomatic and geostrategic influence.

Ro. - În partea de nord a Piatei Aristotelous, chiar înainte de Forumul Roman, se află statuia lui Eleftherios Venizelos, una dintre cele mai influente personalități ale istoriei Greciei moderne. După ce a luat unele dintre cele mai importante decizii care au afectat Grecia de-a lungul întregului secol al XX-lea, Eleftherios Venizelos a jucat un rol cheie în anumite evenimente care s-au dovedit a fi critice pentru orașul Salonic. În timp ce a fost prim-ministru, Venizelos a reușit să restabilească relațiile diplomatice cu vecinii Greciei și a extins multe reforme constituționale. De asemenea, a făcut eforturi serioase pentru a moderniza economia, a organiza armata și a stabili influența diplomatică și...