Good places to go in March｜Syntagma Square in Athens

#MarchGoodPlaces2025 Constitution Square in Athens is the core area of ​​the Greek capital Athens. It is located in front of the Greek Parliament Building. It was named after September 3, 1843, when King Otto approved the Greek Constitution after an uprising, and the square was named after him. On the east side of the square, across Amalia Street, is the majestic Capitol Building and the tranquil national park surrounding it. A highlight of Constitution Square is the hourly changing of the presidential guard ceremony, which takes place in front of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier between the square and the Parliament Building. During the ceremony, the guards dressed in traditional costumes marched in step with solemn movements, attracting countless tourists to stop and watch. Especially on Sundays and official holidays, the changing of the guard ceremony is larger in scale, with all guards participating and accompanied by live performances by military bands, creating a spectacular scene. In addition to the changing of guard ceremony, there are many historical sites and cultural attractions around Constitution Square, such as the Acropolis, the ancient Dionysus Theater, the Ancient Market of Athens and the Hadrian's Library. Each of them carries a rich historical story and is an excellent window for tourists to understand Greek culture. In addition, iconic buildings such as Hadrian's Arch and the Temple of Olympian Zeus are also within easy reach and should not be missed.