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Syntagma Square

Syntagma Square

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Syntagma Square

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Location: Athens, Attica, Greece

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1. Syntagma Square – Hellenic Parliament loop from Μοναστηράκι

5.32km

01:36

170m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Odeon of Herodes Atticus – Hellenic Parliament loop from Πανεπιστήμιο

26.1km

06:50

210m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Acropolis of Athens – Hadrian's Arch loop from Κεραμεικός

20.1km

05:19

190m

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K🌍nny

June 23, 2023

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

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RemcoM

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.

Achim

May 21, 2022

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

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Elevation 130 m

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1. Syntagma Square – Hellenic Parliament loop from Μοναστηράκι

2. Odeon of Herodes Atticus – Hellenic Parliament loop from Πανεπιστήμιο

3. Acropolis of Athens – Hadrian's Arch loop from Κεραμεικός

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