Years ago Syntagma Square was the center of Athens. Then came McDonald etc. Then came the Metro and it was spruced up pretty nicely. Then came the October 2011 riots when a small band of idiots smashed it up. It has been somewhat repaired since then, and I'm sure it will regain some of its former glory. But right now... More

I you are visiting Athens, this is the most central point of the city. All day and night is crowded with people crossing by or just relaxing. Neither you pass by accident or in purpose just stop here for a 10 minutes break :) More

Best thing to do is to go to the Tomb of the unknown soldier and watch the two watchmen do a goosestep march form left to right. otherwise, the coffeeshop is exensive and you get better deals off square. A final tip - on the Hotel Grand Bretagne - rooftop, there is a very highend restaurant where shipowners and industrialists... More

except the parliament, there is not much to do in Syntagma Square really.. Too touristic, too crowded. The only reason to go there is to go down to Monastiraki area, Plaka area and the main metro station. More

Watchin the changing of the guards is worth going. It's like watching the Monty Python sketch of Ministry of Funny Walks but with the added bonus of pom poms! The square itself is quite nice, but there were lots of demonstrations going on at the time, so it's best to avoid if you don't want to be tear gased. There... More

The centre of Athens.. Love passing by the parliamentary building at night More

If you are visiting Athens, it is almost inevitable that you will pass through Syntagma (Constitution) Square. It is the hub and the heart of modern Athens and worthy at least of a short visit. The main edifice facing the square is the Greek parliament, in front of which is the tomb of the unknown soldier. The tomb is guarded... More

main square of athens in front of the parliament building nice overview surrounded of 5 stars hotels More

I hate pidgeons, what can I say. So many pidgeons in the square. More