Pontian Genocide Monument - Free Audio Guide
Thira Municipal Unit, Aegean, Greece
Μνημείο Ποντιακής Γενοκτονίας, 25ης Μαρτίου, Όρμος Φηρών, Φηρά, Δημοτική Ενότητα Θήρας, Δήμος Θήρας, Περιφερειακή Ενότητα Θήρας, Περιφέρεια Νοτίου Αιγαίου, Αποκεντρωμένη Διοίκηση Αιγαίου, 847 00, Ελλάς
The Monument to the Genocide of the Pontic Greeks, situated in a small park on 25th March Street in Fira, serves to honour the memory of the Pontic Greeks who were massacred by the Turks from 1914 to 1923. This remarkable white marble obelisk stands as a testament to the tragic history of 1.2 million Greeks, reflecting the broader atrocities faced by Armenians and Assyrians. It is an essential site for visitors wishing to understand the cultural significance and history of the Greek community. The monument is free to visit and accessible throughout the year.