Monument Zagorian Women Pindos

One of the Best Places To Visits in Ασπράγγελοι Frequently mentioned in reviews: Top-rated.online cuts through the clutter, highlighting only the reviews that are most helpful, earn the most likes, or come from the most active contributors. The view from this place is spectacular. If you are going to Vikos George this is on your way and worth to stop. Access is very easy by car and 0 people. Wenn man zufällig dran vorbeifährt kann, man hält man an. Aber nur wegen der Dame muss man nicht hinfahren. Apropos, sie ist riesig. Huge monoment, very impresive, can be seen from long distance. Beautiful viewpoint, especially at sunset. Too bad there is no explanation in English for this strong monument. It is in honor of the of Epirus, who helped during the battle with the Italians. The shows a woman carrying a box of ammunition, as the helped the with food, clothing and carrying supplies in the hard winter of 1940. Amazing statue. Big history behind this. A reason to remember why war must not be an option. A huge in honor of the of Zagori. Stands out in the view, very impressive. Taki klocek na wypiździewie, szału nie ma, lepsze wrażenie robi kiedy się na niego spogląda z dołu,z doliny. Wtedy wygląda jakby gigant spoglądał że szczytu góry... Top! Awe and respect for this historic moment.!!!! On a hilltop of the low-vegetated plateau near the village of Aspraggeloi, facing the Pindus mountain range in the Zagoria region of western Greece, stands a 6-meters-high steel of a woman wearing a head scarf and carrying a bag on her shoulders. She is the Zagorian Woman of Pindus. The bag would contain food or blankets, socks and clothes, sourdough bread or detachable gun and cannon parts that were intended for the of the Greek on the mountains, who were trying to repel the invasion of the Italian armed forces during the 1940 Greco-Italian War of WW2. The Julia Division of the Italian army, with its 11 thousand men, invaded Greece through the Albanian borders at 5:00 AM on the morning of 28 October 1940, after Benito Mussolini’s ultimatum to the country to surrender to the Axis forces was rejected by the Greek Prime Minister, Dictator Ioannis Metaxas. The conflict was carried out at numerous battlefields on the northern borders of western Greece, in the mountains of Pindus - the range known as the spine of Greece, since it runs vertically through the Balkan peninsula. Capturing the mountain passages of Pindus was crucial both for the Greeks and the Italians, in order to control the supply roads. In addition, both armies had to face two more obstacles for their struggles to provide supplies to their troops: the harsh winter on the mountains and the destroyed roads - if any. For this effort, the Greeks had a crucial ally: the living in the villages of Pindus. Already living for decades in an isolated, if not forgotten, mountainous region of an extremely poor country, the of Pindus were anything but soft. Thus, in extremely rough icy weather conditions during the War, walking for days with heavy loads on their backs or climbing steep ravines, they were managing to provide the with ammunition, food and clothing. Returning from the front, they would carry the wounded to the inland, taking care of their wounds and encouraging them. They would accommodate the to their houses and sew their clothes, they would slaughter their whole village herd for the - they would even work for the reconstruction of the roads and bridges, together with the elderly, kids, and priests. ‘In the battle outside Tsepelovo’, wrote P. Palaiologos, the war correspondent of ‘Elefthero Vima’ newspaper on 3 December 1940, ‘the officer was fighting with men left unfed for four days, wearing shoes torn by the sharp rocks. He radioed his urgent need of food and shoes. The wires were cut; it would take a long time for the supplies to arrive from [the Division HQ at] Ioannina city. A telephone operator in Chepelovo village, realizing the needs, notified the residents and immediately the of Chepelovo were loaded with shoes on their backs, and whatever food they could get, and they left for the battlefield.’ By 13 November 1940, the Greek had successfully defended the country's borders, and in addition managed to persecute the Italian and to advance deep into Albanian territory. It was a crucial early defeat of the Axis powers in the history of WW2, and to the of Pindus belongs a large share of this victory against fascism. Honoring the war epic of the of Pindus, the statue, crafted by sculptor George Kalakallas, was erected on October 1994 on Radovani point near Aspraggeloi village. Quite a view from the plateau on the way to Vikos Gorge. Great and beautiful view Outstanding monument to the brave of Zagoria. She stands high looking out on the Pindos mountain range. Amazing view point. Dedicated to the of Pindos who helped in the war of 1940 with the Italians. The were fed on foot, they reached the Greek in time and the battle of Lakka Aoos was won. Great place to stop by, The monument tells the story of the of Pindros, who contributed to the great victory against the Italian during the WW2. Ύμνος προς την γυναίκα το εκπληκτικό Μνημείο! Perched at 981 metres in the mountainous region of Epirus, near the village of Asprangeli, the Monument to the of Zagori stands as a powerful tribute to the unsung heroines of World War II. Unveiled in 1993, this six-metre-tall, 1.7-ton sculpture by Thessalian artist Georgios Kalakallas commemorates the vital role played by the of Zagori during the Greco-Italian War of 1940–41.   As Italian forces advanced through the Pindus Mountains, these resilient braved treacherous terrain and harsh winter conditions to supply Greek with food, ammunition, and medical aid. Often carrying heavy loads on their backs or with the help of donkeys, they traversed steep paths to reach the front lines, ensuring the troops remained fortified against the Axis invasion. Their unwavering determination and selfless contributions were instrumental in the Greek army’s resistance efforts.  Located along the road leading into Zagori, the monument is a poignant reminder of their sacrifice and strength. It not only honours their historical significance but also serves as an enduring symbol of courage and solidarity. Visitors to the region can reflect upon this legacy, gaining insight into the pivotal role these played in shaping Greece’s wartime history. 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