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The Lion of Piraeus, the Sculpture that Guarded the Entrance to the Port of Athens and is Engraved with Norse Runes

One of the most representative symbols of the city of Athens is known as the “Lion of Piraeus”. It is an imposing marble sculpture in the shape of a lion, standing over three meters tall, which for centuries has guarded the entrance to the port of Piraeus. However, the current one is a copy of […]