Syntagma Square (Πλατεία Συντάγματος, Constitution Square), is located in central Athens, Greece. The Square was named after the Constitution which King Otto was forced to grant the people after a popular and military uprising, on September 3, 1843. Nickname: City of Athena or Cradle of Democracy Location of the city of Athens (red dot) within the Prefecture of Athens and Periphery of Attica Coordinates: Country Greece Peripheries Attica Prefecture Athens Founded circa 2000 BC Mayor Nikitas Kaklamanis Area    - City 38. ... A Youthful Portrait of King Otto of Greece King Otto of Greece, (Greek: Όθων, Βασιλεύς της Ελλάδος) also Prince of Bavaria (June 1, 1815 - July 26, 1867) was made the first modern king of Greece in 1832 under the Convention of London, whereby Greece became a new independent kingdom under the protection of the... September 3 is the 246th day of the year (247th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1843 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ...

Syntagma Square
The main square of Athens, located in front of the Greek Parliament

The square is bordered by Vassileos Georgiou A' Street to the north, Othonos Street to the south, Filellinon Street to the west and Amalias Avenue to the east. The eastern side of the square is higher than the western and is dominated by a set of marble steps that lead to Amalias Avenue. Under these steps lies the Syntagma metro station. The stairs come down between a pair of outdoor cafes, and are a popular gathering place in the city center. The square has two grassy areas to the north and south, planted with shade trees. In the center of the square there is a large water fountain which hosts the occasional Syntagma pigeons along with the occasional heat-tormented Athenian (the latter usually accounted during hot August afternoons). Image File history File linksMetadata Syntagma. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Syntagma. ... Vassilis Amalias Avenue (Greek: Λεωφορος Βασιλίσσης Αμαλίας) is a major avenue linking Andreas Syngrou along with Athanasios Diakou Street, a small artery to Vouliagmenis Avenue and Panepistimiou Street along with Vasileias Sofias Avenue. ... Exhibition of archaeological finds that came to light during the construction of the project displayed at Metro station Syntagma, Athens. ... Pigeon redirects here. ...

Syntagma Square is also the frequent site of political demonstrations. The Greek Parliament is just across Amalias Avenue to the East, and is surrounded by the extensive National Gardens, which are open to the public. Every hour, the Changing of the Guard ceremony, performed by the Presidential Guard is conducted in front of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier The Hellenic Parliament (Greek: Βουλή των Ελλήνων; transliterated Vouli ton Ellinon; literally Council of the Greeks) is the parliament of Greece, located in Syntagma Square in Athens. ... The National Gardens (formerly the Royal Gardens) (Greek: Εθνικός Κήπος) is a peaceful, green refuge of 15. ...

Changing of the Guard
Evzones in front of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

on the area between the Square and Parliament. On Sundays and official holidays, the ceremonial changing of the guard takes place with an army band and the majority of the 120 Evzones present at 11am. Image File history File links Evzone. ... Image File history File links Evzone. ... Contents // Categories: Stub | London attractions ... Greek Evzone soldiers marching in formation Evzones changing the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Greek Evzones changing guards at the tomb of the unknown soldier Evzones in Athens gaurding the grave of the Unknown Soldier. ... Greek Evzone soldiers marching in formation Evzones changing the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Greek Evzones changing guards at the tomb of the unknown soldier Evzones in Athens gaurding the grave of the Unknown Soldier. ...

Syntagma Square is a hub for many forms of public transportation in Athens; the metro and tram both stop here, and buses or trolley-buses are available to any point in the city. Travel between Syntagma Square and the Eleftherios Venizelos Airport is available via special airport bus and metro lines. Free wireless internet access at high speeds (4 Mbit/s) is offered by the Municipality of Athens at the Square. The Athens tram connects the city centre with the coast The Mass Transit System of Athens, Greece consists of: Buses (Operated by E.THE.L., Etaireia Thermikon Leoforeion, Thermal Bus Company, , in Greek) Electric Buses (Trolleys) (Operated by I.L.P.A.P., Ilektrika Leoforeia Periohis Athinon - Peiraios, Electric Buses... Exhibition of archaeological finds that came to light during the construction of the project displayed at Metro station Syntagma, Athens. ... A CLRV Streetcar in the City of Toronto. ... The Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, (IATA: ATH, ICAO: LGAV) which began operation in March 2001, serves the city of Athens in Greece. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ...

The Square is also located near many of Athens' oldest and most famous neighborhoods and tourist attractions. The neighborhoods of Plaka (Πλάκα), Monastiraki (Μοναστηράκι), Psirri (Ψυρρή) and Kolonaki (Κολωνάκι) are all within walking distance, and most of the famous sites of ancient Athens are nearby, including the Acropolis (Ακρόπολις), the Theater of Dionysus, the Areopagus, the Ancient Agora of Athens (Αρχαία Αγορά των Αθηνών) with Hadrian's Library, the Tower of the Winds in the Roman Agora, the Choragic Monument of Lysicrates, the Arch of Hadrian (Αψίς του Ανδριανού), the Temple of Olympian Zeus (Ναός του Ολυμπίου Διός), the Pnyx (Πνύκα), the Philopappos Monument (Μνημείο του Φιλοπάππου) on the Hill of the Nymphs, the Kerameikos Cemetery (Νεκροταφείο Κεραμικού), the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (Μνημείο του Αγνώστου Στρατιώτη) and Lycabettus Hill. Historic churches also dot the area, some dating from the Middle Ages. Plaka by night Pláka (Greek: Πλάκα) is the old historical neighbourhood of Athens, Greece just under the Acropolis. ... Souvenir shop of Pandrossou street Monastiraki redirects here. ... Kolonaki (Greek: Κολωνάκι), literally Little Column is a prestigious neighbourhood in central Athens, Greece. ... The Acropolis of Athens, seen from the hill of the Pnyx to the west. ... Theatre of Dionysus viewed from the Acropolis The Theatre of Dionysus was a major amphitheatre in ancient Greece, built at the foot of the Athenian Acropolis. ... This article concerns the Classical judicial body. ... Remains of the agora built in Athens in the Roman period (east of the classical agora). ... The frieze of the tower showing the Greek wind gods Boreas (north wind, on the left) and Skiron (northwesterly wind, on the right). ... The Choragic Monument of Lysicrates near the Acropolis of Athens was erected by the choragos Lysicrates, a patron of many theatrical performances in the Theater of Dionysus, to commemorate the award of first prize in 335 BC or 334 BC, to one of the performances he had sponsored. ... [Image:http://www. ... The Temple of Olympian Zeus, Athens: the most substantial surviving part of the temple. ... The speakers platform at the Pnyx, with the Acropolis in the background. ... The Kerameikos is the name of the deme or part of Athens to the northwest of the Acropolis and includes an extensive area both within and outside of the city walls. ... Lykavittos ( Greek: Λυκάβηττος) is a Cretaceous limestone hill in Athens, Greece. ... The Middle Ages formed the middle period in a traditional schematic division of European history into three ages: the classical civilization of Antiquity, the Middle Ages, and modern times, beginning with the Renaissance. ...

External links

• Photo gallery of Syntagma Square
• Images of Syntagma Square
• History of the Evzoni on Syntagma Square
• Syntagma Square Public Wireless Internet service