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Constitution Square (Syntagma)

Along Amalias and Vasileos Konstantinou Sts., Athens, Greece
Ranked #49 of 141 attractions in Athens
4.0 of 5 stars 17 Reviews
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Activities: City walk sightseeing
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singapore
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89 reviews 89 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

dont forget to come here and enjoy changing the guard here More

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Berwyn, Pennsylvania
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65 reviews 65 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

A great place to hang out. Not impressed with the eateries in the square. Wanna watch a demonstration this is your place. We were in one, no incidents just peaceful people making their point. More

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Athens, Greece
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23 reviews 23 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2012

there is nothing to do, if you are in the subway just pop out for a few seconds to see furious greeks and skaters going up and down the stairs More

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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2012

Seeing the Greek guards was both impressive (very precise), interesting and moving - the depth and significance of Greece's military is subtly portrayed More

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Williamsburg, Virginia
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195 reviews 195 reviews
Reviews in 56 cities Reviews in 56 cities
334 helpful votes 334 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 January 2012

We were staying in the the Plaka area of Athens, so this was a very easy walk. Saw the changing of the guard...it took about 20 minutes or so. Formal building. Many people came to see this. Afterwards, we went to have a cocktail at the luxurious Hotel Bretagna(across the street). I recommend the same for you... the views of... More

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Sparti
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 December 2011

Many were beaten there at the recent riots the last 12 months but it's one of the few placew you can see the tsoliades from the Presidential guard watching this place.....and forget ...it'w kind of dangerouw to be there because it's beneath the Parliament....too many riots. More

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Athens, Greece
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55 reviews 55 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 December 2011

A moderate square, the beautiful building of the Greek parliament (where one can also see the ritual of the change of traditional guards at specific times) and a meeting point for many people. More

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Kingwood, TX
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36 reviews 36 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 October 2011

Nothing particularly special to see in this area. It is famous only because of the Parliament building. If you have extra time, walk by here. Otherwise, it would not be a crisis if you missed it. More

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Brisbane
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 October 2011

We happened to be visiting at the time of the protests. Whilst it was peaceful and the demonstrators were well behaved there was a large police presence. The square is pleasant to look at and easy to move around,but we could not believe the number of hawkers selling junk and trying to do deals with the tourists. Consequently we did... More

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Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 September 2011

Parlament Squre where you can see the change of guard every hour and many strikes and riots nowadays... More

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