27/02/2015
The unique city in the world that has given its name to an Olympic sport.The only Greek city that is the most renowned in the whole world, even more renowned than Athens, the capital of Greece.
The name Marathon is inextricably connected to the history of the Greek nation ever since the ancient times. We encounter the name in the mythology, as it is stated as the place where Thiseas killed the terrible bull of Marathon. In classical history, one of the most renowned battles took place in the Marathon plain, a battle that symbolizes the unquenchable love of Greek people for freedom and independence.
Learn more about the history of Marathon:
http://www.lisianthos-villa.com/the-area/history/
Marathon A city, a name, a legend! The unique city in the world that has given its name to an Olympic sport.The only Greek city that is the most renowned in the whole world, even more renowned than Athens, the capital of Greece. The name Marathon is inextricably connected to the history o…
