Pontic Greek Genocide Memorial in Piraeus, Memorial in Alexandra Square, Piraeus, Greece

The Pontic Greek Genocide Memorial in Piraeus is a three-dimensional sculpture 15.50 metres long and 7.10 metres high, made of stainless steel with brass details. Created by Panagiotis Tanimanidis and titled "Pyrrhic Flight," it stands in Alexandra Square. Inside, 17 sculptural compositions show the flight from Pontus and the arrival in an unprepared homeland.

The memorial was unveiled in 2017 and honors the memory of those who died in Pontus between 1914 and 1926 during a tragic period. The sculpture was created as a response to these events and now serves as a place of remembrance.

Inside the sculpture, 17 artistic compositions depict the experiences of people who fled Pontus and sought refuge elsewhere. These artworks tell the story of displacement and arrival in a new place.

The memorial sits in a public plaza and is freely accessible at any time without restrictions or special requirements. Visitors should arrive earlier in the day or during quieter hours to experience the artwork and surroundings without crowds.

The monument was funded by shipping businessman Evangelos Marinakis, who said his mother, Irene Karakatsani, descends from the Ypsilantis family, whose ancestors played a central role in the Greek War of Independence. The unveiling on 21 May 2017 was the first time memorial events for the genocide were held in Piraeus.