Undeniably the beating heart of Athens. A bustling hub of political, social, and cultural activity, Syntagma means constitution, as it was here that the Greeks managed to claim their right to be governed by a Presidential Democracy. Home to the Hellenic Parliament, the building of which was the former palace, and to the Monument to the Unknown Soldier, a moving monument dedicated to all the unnamed heroes that have fallen for the country’s liberty. Here you can witness the highly performative Changing of the Guard ceremony. A beloved meeting spot for the Athenians, the square a perfect starting point for exploring Athens.