Platees

Among the historic places of Thessaly and Central Greece, Platees stands out for the nearby battlefield of Plataea, where Greek forces defeated a Persian army in 479 BC. The settlement lies in Boeotia on the northern foothills of Mount Cithaeron, above the plain associated with the ancient city of Plataea. Its archaeological area recalls a polis that played a defining role in the Greco-Persian Wars, and the battle here ranks among their decisive confrontations. Platees is also close to Thebes, making it a worthwhile stop for travellers following Boeotia’s classical past beyond Athens. View additional webcams nearby to better understand how Platees and Boeotia relate to their surroundings.

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