Monument to Kostis Palamas (Paphos)
Cyprus /
Government controlled area /
Pafos /
Paphos
World
/ Cyprus
/ Government controlled area
/ Pafos
monument, bust (sculpture)
Artist: Michalis Tombros
Material: Marble
Dimensions: 168 cm x 49 cm x 29 cm
Kostis Palamas (1859-1943) is ranked among the most prominent Greek poets of the late 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. The memorial was commissioned by the Pafos Municipality, during Christodoulos Galatopoulos office. He introduced the first “Kostis Palamas Week” on 20-27 February 1949. The unveiling took place on May 20th 1951.
Material: Marble
Dimensions: 168 cm x 49 cm x 29 cm
Kostis Palamas (1859-1943) is ranked among the most prominent Greek poets of the late 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. The memorial was commissioned by the Pafos Municipality, during Christodoulos Galatopoulos office. He introduced the first “Kostis Palamas Week” on 20-27 February 1949. The unveiling took place on May 20th 1951.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kostis_Palamas
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Coordinates: 34°46'25"N 32°25'19"E
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