Battle of Marathon
Battle of Marathon, part of the First Persian invasion of Greece in 489 BC.
490 BCE battle in the Greco-Persian wars.
| Date | 489 BC |
|---|---|
| Century | 5th century BC |
| Part of | First Persian invasion of Greece |
| Location today | Greece |
| Nearest place to visit | Athens, Greece (about 124 km) |
Visit the battlefield
A guided battlefield tour covers this ground from Athens.
Marathon Battlefield Half Day Private Tour from Athens