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Syntagma Square and Changing of the Guard
CultureVisit: ~30 min
Athens' central square in front of the Greek Parliament, the former royal palace. In front of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier stand guard the evzones, soldiers of the Presidential Guard with the traditional fustanella, the tasselled cap and shoes with pompoms. The changing of the guard is repeated throughout the day.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Syntagma Square and Changing of the Guard: 3 missions
- Look at the Parliament façade from the squareClimb the steps of the square and observe the neoclassical façade of the building that was a royal palace.
- Notice the evzones' uniformObserve the fustanella, the tasselled cap and the shoes with pompoms worn by the guards.
- Witness the changing of the evzonesStand in front of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and observe the slow, measured pace of the changeover.
Near Syntagma Square and Changing of the Guard
Tomb of Unknown Soldier146 m awayNational Historic Museum281 m awayThe Jewish Museum of Greece322 m awayB&M Theocharakis Foundation for the Fine Arts and Music328 m awayMuseum of Greek Children's Art342 m awayAllouche-Benias Gallery351 m away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Syntagma Square and Changing of the Guard?
Allow about 30 min for the visit.
What is there to do at Syntagma Square and Changing of the Guard?
Look at the Parliament façade from the square, Notice the evzones' uniform and Witness the changing of the evzones.
What is there to see near Syntagma Square and Changing of the Guard?
Tomb of Unknown Soldier (146 m), National Historic Museum (281 m) and The Jewish Museum of Greece (322 m).
Source: Wikipedia