Stonehedge is not only one of the most famous sights in England but also around the world. This Neolithic megalithic monument has won many distinctions and millions of visitors from all over the world visit it every year However, in Greece, we have one smaller, humble, and easy to access … Stonehedge worth your visit sometime in the future. It is a special and impressive monument located on one of the most beautiful islands in Greece. it is the Korona Limenarion in Thassos. One of the strange places in Greece.
What’s the Greek… Stonehenge you should visit
When talking about Stonehedge, however, do not put something giant in your mind since we are talking about an imitation that mainly concerns the shape and not the size. This special sight called Korona Limenarion is located in the homonymous coastal village of Thassos which is also one of the largest on the island. In fact, it is a peculiar “simulacrum” of Britain’s Stonehenge which refers, to earlier mystical times.
Its construction is indeed a Neolithic circle of megaliths whose exact use and purpose are still a mystery to researchers today. In fact, the Korona Limenarion, as you can see in the photos, consists of 12 all-white plates on which the symbols of the zodiac are engraved. A symbol on each plate.
The KoronaLimenarion is a relatively recent construction that was completed in 2005. The idea was by architect Johannes Matthiessen who arrived on the island of Thassos along with 35 students and three teachers from the Waldorf school in Stuttgart, Germany. Apart from them, ordinary citizens, local organizations, and artists also contributed to the creation of this original monument.
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The result, today, is a sight that gathers several visitors who want to see up close the small… copy of Stonehedge. Here’s one of the strangest things in Greece worth seeing and photographing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Korona Limenarion is a Greek megalithic monument located in the coastal village of Limenarion on the island of Thassos. It is often referred to as the Greek Stonehenge due to its similar circular arrangement of megaliths. The monument consists of 12 white plates engraved with zodiac symbols and was completed in 2005 as a modern recreation inspired by Britain's famous Stonehenge.
Korona Limenarion was designed by architect Johannes Matthiessen from the Waldorf school in Stuttgart, Germany. The monument was built in 2005 with the collaboration of 35 students and three teachers from the school, along with local citizens, organizations, and artists from Thassos who all contributed to its creation.
Korona Limenarion was completed in 2005. Although it is inspired by ancient Neolithic megalithic monuments, this particular structure is a relatively recent construction that combines modern architecture with mystical ancient symbolism.
The 12 white plates that make up Korona Limenarion each have zodiac symbols engraved on them, with one zodiac sign represented on each plate. This arrangement gives the monument a mystical significance while connecting it to ancient astrological traditions.
Yes, Korona Limenarion is worth visiting if you're exploring Thassos. It is one of the most unusual and interesting attractions on the island, offering visitors a unique opportunity to see a Greek version of Stonehenge up close. The monument is easily accessible in the village of Limenarion and is popular for photography and those interested in unusual Greek landmarks.
