Monument of the Unknown Soldier

Abhinav Joshi

a month ago

Must see - the change of guard which happens every hour. The soldiers wearing their ceremonial overalls look impressive. Children had fun reading the pigeons. Located at a very central place. Easy to go to Monastiraki Square or Acropolis from here Nearby National Garden is a nice place to cool down.

Pete Tzimos

3 weeks ago

A must see for the Greek take on the changing of the Guard. The tradition and synchronisation of the Guards is incredible. Go in the evening to avoid the hot sun during the peak summer season.

lintzip .

a month ago

This is one of the have to do things in Athens during your stay. Happens every hour on the hour - make sure your there 5 mins early - maybe a bit more on those popular days to get a good spot. Remember not to cross the lines - photos are no longer allowed by the soldiers. Make sure your stay out of the way of the marching soldiers.

Panagiotis Boulougouras

in the last week

The main element of the monument represents a dying Greek heavily armed soldier, by Kostas Demetriadis. To the left and right are further inscriptions that tell of historic battles where Greek soldiers took part. The monument was unveiled on 25 March 1932. It is always guarded 24 hours a day by two Evzones, members of the Presidential Guard, an elite specially chosen unit of the Greek Army. Surely one of the places you should visit when you come to Athens for the first time.

Keith Petersen

3 months ago

The changing of the guard is a very interesting and solemn event. The police will ask you to line up behind a tape barrier or across the street. The street is closed to traffic, and the military band and soldiers will march in. The guards are exchanged with much ceremony and the process reverses.