Syntagma Square

square · Athens · Greece

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The square in front of the Greek Parliament, where soldiers in traditional dress stand guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

The guard changes at regular times, with a larger ceremony on Sunday mornings; check the schedule.

neighborhood · 610 m

The old neighbourhood below the Acropolis, with narrow lanes, neoclassical houses, tavernas and shops.

landmark · 700 m

The towering columns of one of the largest temples of ancient Greece, near Hadrian's Arch.

neighborhood · 880 m

A lively square and market district with a mosque, shops, and a flea market that is busiest on Sundays.

landmark · 920 m

The only stadium in the world built entirely of marble, which hosted the first modern Olympic Games.

landmark · 960 m

The ancient citadel above the city, crowned by the Parthenon, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

museum · 970 m

A modern museum at the foot of the Acropolis, displaying the finds from the hill, with a glass floor over an excavated neighbourhood.