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I-Monument Of The Unknown Soldier
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133 Leoforos Vasilisis Amalias
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See the change of guards (super human Greek males in traditional costume). We also call them Tsoliades or Evzones.
In front of the Hellenic Parliament, the “changing of the guard” is a must see at this impressive memorial to the Greek military and those men who gave the ultimate sacrifice for their country. The guards Evzones, protect this place with honour and grace. It is an exceptional sight to witness the change of guards, especially on a scorching 32'C day. A unique experience - respect. PS: Truly moving when a senior officer wipes the sweat of an Evzone's forehead. Caring for his soldiers in a place of dignity.
In front of the Hellenic Parliament, the “changing of the guard” is a must see at this impressive memorial to the Greek military and those men who gave the ultimate sacrifice for their country. The guards Evzones, protect this place with honour and grace. It is an exceptional sight to witness the ch…
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier refers to a monument dedicated to the services of an unknown soldier and to the common memories of all soldiers killed in any war. Every Sunday morning at 11 am, people gather in Syntagma Square to watch the official changing of the guards, the military unit whose members stand proudly in perfect stillness in front of the Hellenic Parliament. There are of course changing every hour in the day, but on Sundays, it is the official ceremony with the official customs.
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier refers to a monument dedicated to the services of an unknown soldier and to the common memories of all soldiers killed in any war. Every Sunday morning at 11 am, people gather in Syntagma Square to watch the official changing of the guards, the military unit whose me…
One of the city’s most-photographed landmarks, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is set into the wall at the base of the Parliament’s ceremonial marble steps. Excerpts from the funeral oration of Pericles chiselled into the marble are a poignant reminder of the cost of war, even for the victorious side: ‘An empty bed is lying here in honor of the unknown’. The Presidential Guard, or evzones, standing sentinel by the tomb symbolise the Greek military. Their distinctive uniform is based on the traditional 19th-century male costume of the Peloponnese but the colour, fabric, and cut of each garment represents an aspect of Greek history: the red cap is the blood spilled in conflict, the kilt has 400 pleats, one for each year of Ottoman rule, and the pom-poms on their curved slippers symbolise freedom. There’s an hourly changing of the guard, but it’s worth planning your visit to include the full ceremonial honours on a Sunday morning at 11.
One of the city’s most-photographed landmarks, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is set into the wall at the base of the Parliament’s ceremonial marble steps. Excerpts from the funeral oration of Pericles chiselled into the marble are a poignant reminder of the cost of war, even for the victorious sid…
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