Κέντρο Ιστορικής Ενημέρωσης Θερμοπυλών

About the museum

The Historical Information Centre of Thermopylae of the Municipality of Lamia is located near the Monument of Leonidas and opened to the public in August 2010, as part of the Thermopylaia commemorations. It was created with European funding from ESPA 2007–2013.

The building, with an area of 878 square metres, has the shape of a spearhead, pointing towards the side from which the Persians entered Thermopylae. The centre complements the archaeological site and explains the battle and the topography of the area, which has changed owing to geological changes.

Visitors pass through three rooms. The room “Leonidas” is used for lectures and an introductory video; in the room “Dienekes” a short three-dimensional film with a reconstruction of the battle is shown; and in the room “Thermopylae” eight interactive touch surfaces present the context of the Persian Wars. The content was scientifically documented with the help of the Foundation of the Hellenic World.

Highlights

• Three-dimensional film on the Battle of Thermopylae
• Eight interactive touch screens on the Persian Wars
• Three rooms: Leonidas, Dienekes, Thermopylae
• Location next to the Monument of Leonidas

Permanent exhibition

• Μάχη των Θερμοπυλών και Περσικοί Πόλεμοι – Three-dimensional film and interactive touch screens on the battle, the naval battle of Artemisium and the consequences of the Persian Wars.

Founded

2010

Operated by

Δήμος Λαμιέων

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