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Syntagma Square

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    June 23, 2023

    In front of the Parliament building is the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

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      October 18, 2021

      Syntagma Square is also known as Constitution Square, as it is where the Athenians rose up against King Otto of Greece on 3 September 1843 to demand a constitution.

      Iconic landmarks

      The square is presided over by the Hellenic Parliament, an imposing building erected between 1836 and 1842 as the Royal Palace for the first king of Greece, King Otto.


      In front of the Parliament building is the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, watched over day and night by the “Evzones”, two Presidential Guards dressed in a curious traditional uniform. Tourists can see the changing of the guard every hour on the dot, but the most splendid ceremony takes place on Sundays at 10am.

      On one of the sides of Syntagma Square is the grandiose Hotel Grande Bretagne. This 5-star hotel was built in 1842 and transformed into a hotel in 1874. Celebrities usually stay in this historic landmark.

      At the top of Syntagma Square is Ermou Street, one of the city’s main shopping streets. It is usually one of the liveliest arteries in Athens.

        May 21, 2022

        The soldiers change the guard every hour on the hour. This one is worth looking at.

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          Location: Athens, Attica, Greece

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