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Europe Summer Trip 2018

Summer in Greece

Athens

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The changing of the guards in Athens 🇬🇷

Witness the mesmerizing Changing of the Guard at Syntagma Square, Athens, where tradition and precision converge in a captivating ceremony. Feel the electric atmosphere as the Evzones, dressed in iconic tasselled skirts and red caps, perform their carefully choreographed steps beside the historic Greek Parliament building. This spellbinding ritual under a vibrant blue sky offers a sensory journey into Greece’s rich patriotic spirit and timeless heritage. Experience the poetry in motion, the ambient clicks of military boots, and the palpable pride that echoes through the heart of Athens.

Find accommodations nearby ranging from boutique hotels in the historic Plaka neighborhood to modern city-center hotels within walking distance of Syntagma Square.

Combine your visit with a walk through the Acropolis, a stroll in the National Garden, or a traditional Greek meal in nearby Monastiraki.

Athens International Airport (Eleftherios Venizelos)

The nearest airport is Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH), approximately 35 minutes by car from Syntagma Square.

Plaza Syntagma

Syntagma Square, Athens, Greece

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Changing of the Guard at Syntagma Square, Athens

Syntagma Square

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