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Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (Mnimeio Agnostou Stratiotou)

Constitution Square, Athens, Greece
Ranked #23 of 141 attractions in Athens
4.5 of 5 stars 72 Reviews
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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Sydney, Australia
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51 reviews 51 reviews
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30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

We were lucky enough to be in Athens on a Sunday and witnessed the special changing of the Guard when the Guards parade around the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and display their wonderful marching technique in full dress uniform. Try and arrive about half an hour before the parade begins as crowds can be large and the best viewing... More

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Samos, Greece
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30 reviews 30 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

Greek Parliment Building located in Syntagma Square, watch the Evzones change the gaurd. More

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Pretoria, South Africa
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35 reviews 35 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

Witnessing the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier must be one of the best things for kids to do in Athens. They love the high-stepping Evzones with their pom-pom clogs, white kilts and stockings, and tasselled berets. We went on a Sunday at 11:00 when the entire guard take part in the ceremony, accompanied by... More

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Falmouth, Cape Cod
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28 reviews 28 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

Try to visit at night, when it provides a truly moving experience. If you want more show, be there on Sunday at 11:00 when the changing of the guard occurs with all the trimmings, including music. Try not to see the idiots who want their picture taken standing next to the evzone guards. More

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Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

This is one of the main attraction when visiting Athens. The Tomb of the unknown Soldier is in front of the Parliament ( old Royal Palace) were the famous Evzones, the Presidential Guards stand . If you are in Athens on a Sunday, at 11Am there is a full changing of the Guards with military band and parade. More

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Athens, Greece
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

I have been living in Athens for more than 15 years and I still like to stop and watch the change of guards. More

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Corfu, Greece
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2012

For greek visitors is a must historic spot, for common travelers is just part of the parliament and Syntagma square. More

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Mildenhall, United Kingdom
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2012

Very beautiful to watch. My five year old and two year old loved it as well. More

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Barrie, Canada
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23 reviews 23 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2012

The Tomb is part of the Parliament Buildings at the top of Syntagma Square. It is great to visit and see the changing of the guards. The hop on hop off has this as a stop so you can visit and go from there. More

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Cincinnati, Ohio
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35 reviews 35 reviews
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19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2012

We passed this several times. There really isn't much to see. This is best to view as your wre walking between other sights. More

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