War Memorial

The war memorial, in Fira

The war memorial of Fira honours the memory of the inhabitants of Santorini who fell in the service of their country. The Fira audio-guided tour stops here, with respect and contemplation, to evoke the memory of those who gave their lives.

The memory of the children of Santorini

The war memorial of Fira is a place of memory dedicated to the inhabitants of Santorini who fell in the service of their homeland. As in all of Greece, this monument pays tribute to the soldiers and the victims of the conflicts that marked the country over its history, in particular the trials of the twentieth century, from the Balkan wars to the two world wars and the occupation. Greece paid a heavy tribute during the Second World War, and the islands like Santorini did not escape the sufferings of this period. The monument honours the sacrifice of these men and invites to remembrance. A place of commemoration where the patriotic ceremonies are held, it calls for respect and contemplation. Before this monument, it is appropriate to honour, with gravity, the memory of the departed. The war memorial of Fira is a place of memory to be discovered with respect.

What to see

Here you honour, with respect and contemplation, the monument dedicated to the inhabitants of Santorini who fell in the service of their homeland, which pays tribute to the victims of the conflicts that marked Greece, in particular the trials of the twentieth century, a place of commemoration of the patriotic ceremonies. The war memorial is a place of memory of Fira. It is a stop to be discovered with respect and gravity.

Practical information

The war memorial lies in the heart of Fira, reachable on foot. It is an open-air place of memory, freely accessible, where it is appropriate to observe the respect and the contemplation due to the departed. You discover it during a walk in the centre.

Who does the war memorial of Fira honour?

The inhabitants of Santorini who fell in the service of their homeland, in tribute to the soldiers and the victims of the conflicts that marked Greece, in particular the trials of the twentieth century, from the Balkan wars to the world wars.

Where is the war memorial of Fira?

In the heart of Fira, in Santorini, in Greece.