Syntagma Square

Witness the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, a traditional ceremony held regularly.

In their own words: “Hotel Grande Bretagne on Syntagma Square.”

Visit in the evening to see it beautifully lit, especially during festive seasons.

In their own words: “We emerged into Syntagma Square. Seeing the heart of Athens draped in Christmas lights felt like a dream. a glowing modern getaway to a city with 3,000 years of secrets.”

Witness the ceremonial changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, a poignant insight into modern Athens' history and traditions.

In their own words: “Now, here we are at Cintagma Square. This is the most important square for modern Athens, but really here you're going to find the tomb of the unknown soldiers. So, you'll see these soldiers marching to protect the tomb of the unknown in a visit here. really just gives you an insight into modern Athens and what you need to know.”