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Statues of the victorious and dying Achilles are found in the gardens of the Achilleion Palace in Corfu, Greece. Royalty Free Stock Photo

Statues of the victorious and dying Achilles are found in the gardens of the Achilleion Palace in Corfu, Greece.

In the Achilleion Palace in Corfu, there are two famous statues of Achilles. One depicts a dying Achilles, wounded in the heel, and the other shows a victorious Achilles on horseback. The palace, built by Empress Sissi, is dedicated to the Greek hero, and these sculptures are highlights of its garden.Dying Achilles:This sculpture, by Ernst Herter, shows a fallen Achilles, wounded in his weak spot, his heel. It is located in the palace gardens.Victorious Achilles:This statue, also present in the garden, depicts Achilles mounted on horseback, in a triumphant pose.