Ancient sites · Syntagma

Syntagma Square and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Photo: Юкатан · CC BY-SA 3.0

The central square of Athens, named after the constitution granted in September 1843, facing the Old Royal Palace which has housed Parliament since 1934. The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier below the Parliament, a relief of a fallen warrior, is guarded by Evzones of the Presidential Guard who change on the hour; the larger ceremony with a band takes place on Sunday mornings at about 11:00.

Season

All year round

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