Sightseeing on Syntagma Square
Sightseeing on Syntagma Square
Syntagma Square Sightseeing (Update 2024)
Discover the best things to see and do around Syntagma Square!
Ermou Street is unquestionably the most chic commercial shopping street in Athens. Without doubt, hearing the word "shopping" is one of the first associations that the Athenian women have with this street.... more
The Old Parliament House is an architectural jewel in the center of Athens and one of the most historic buildings of the city. The mansion of the Old Parliament is located on Stadiou Street, in the square dominated by the statue of the 1821 Independence War, General Theodoros Kolokotronis.... more
What we probably do not know about the formerly "Royal" Garden of Athens is that it has existed since the ancient times as part of the greenery near the river bed of Ilissos.... more
The church of Kapnikarea is located on Ermou Street, between the squares of Syntagma and Monastiraki. Kapnikarea was built in the 11th Century on the ruins of another church.... more
The Project of Catholic Church of Saint Dionysius was initially planned by Leo von Klenze (1848). The construction supervision was assigned to Kaftantzoglou, who amended some of the plans (1858-85).... more
The Benaki Museum was the first private Museum in Greece. It was donated to the Greek state directly following the death of the distinguished Mr. Emmanuel Benakis in 1930, by his son, Antonis.... more
The Parliament of Greece is housed in the famous neoclassical building of Syntagma Square. The construction of the building was created after the transfer of the capital of the young Greek Government from Nafplio (Pelop's Island) to Athens, intended to be used as the home of King Otto.... more
