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Hellenic Parliament (couple trip)

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How Couple-Friendly is Hellenic Parliament?

72%Couple-Friendly
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What makes it 72% Couple-Friendly: Couples can share the atmospheric guard ceremony and, with advance email, join a free 90-min interior tour for photos and discussion; however, no on-site café or evening lighting limits linger time.

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Reviews4.4/ 5
(from 2,208 reviews)

Positives:

  • Central Location: Located on Syntagma Square with direct metro and bus links
  • Free Attractions: All ceremonies and views are complimentary with no booking required

Challenges:

  • No General Entry: You cannot enter the main building without official permission
  • Crowds at Peak Times: Sundays at 11:00 draw large groups; space on the square can feel tight
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What is Hellenic Parliament?

  • A 19th-century neoclassical palace on Athens’s Syntagma Square that has served as the seat of the Hellenic Parliament since 1935
  • Designed by Bavarian architect Friedrich von Gärtner and completed in 1843, featuring a pastel-hued façade articulated by robust Doric columns and Victorian marble
  • Adjacent to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and guarded by the Evzones, symbolizing the building’s legislative authority and national remembrance

What is so special about Hellenic Parliament for couple trip?

  1. Capture Greek tradition at the hourly guard change
  2. Appreciate classical Doric columns and Victorian marble
  3. Discover the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Constitution Square

Recommended visit duration: 1 hour

Why 1 hour visit duration is ideal for couple trip: An hour is enough to watch the guard change and admire the facade

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Couple-Friendly Activities in Hellenic Parliament

Changing of the Evzones Guard:

Watch the ceremonial guard change at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier every hour

Tip: Arrive 10 minutes early on Sundays at 11:00 for the full band parade

Admire the Facade’s Doric Columns:

Study the Parliament’s pastel exterior and its row of Victorian marble columns

Tip: Stand on Constitution Square’s north side for the best symmetrical photos

Explore the Unknown Soldier Memorial:

Walk around the sculpted monument honoring unidentified soldiers

Tip: Read the marble inscriptions of Pericles’s Funeral Oration engraved on the base

How to Make the Most of Your Visit to Hellenic Parliament

  1. Pair with National Garden: Afterward, stroll southeast into the shady National Garden for a quiet break
  2. Photo Sequence: Capture the facade before the guard change then photograph the Evzones up close
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Reviews of Hellenic Parliament

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Norm P.

Norm P.

Nov 2025

Very good - it is located behind the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and is guarded by the Evzones, an elite ceremonial unit of the Greek Presidential Guard. The soldiers wear traditional uniforms dating back to the Greek War of Independence - and there is a ‘changing of the guards’ every hour. .

Evie

Evie

Sep 2025

I don’t know about parliament itself, but the visit is to come see the changing of the guard which happens every hour. In saying that, come about 10 mins before as they start before then. If you also go down the side there’s more going on as well outside the presidential house. Very special to see.

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A

Sep 2025

In front of the Parliament stands the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, guarded by the Evzones, an elite ceremonial unit of the Greek Presidential Guard. The soldiers wear traditional uniforms dating back to the Greek War of Independence (1821), including the fustanella (a pleated white kilt with 400 pleats symbolizing the years of Ottoman occupation), pom-pom shoes called tsarouchia, and a fez with a ...

Rahmah Ramli

Rahmah Ramli

Jul 2025

The Hellenic Parliament building is an ochre-coloured neo classical building, which overlooks the Syntagma Square in Athens. The building houses Greece's legislative body. It is where the modern Greek state began. Every day, there is a 1hr long guided tour free of charge. It offers visitors the opportunity to discover the Assembly Hall, as well as to learn about Modern Greek history, the form of g...

W. B.

W. B.

Jul 2025

A must-see while in Athens! The Hellenic Parliament building is impressive, rich in history, and located right at Syntagma Square. Don’t

When is the best time to visit Hellenic Parliament (Athens, Greece)?

In summer, visit before 10:00 to avoid heat on the square. In winter, afternoons offer softer light for photos.

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Typical Budget for a Couple (2 Adults)

ItemCost (Approx.)
Metro single ticketEUR 1.2
Coffee at square café (for two)EUR 6
Total EstimatedEUR 7.2

Note: All prices are indicative and may vary. Please check directly with the venue for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

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Map of Hellenic Parliament

Address: Μέγαρο, Βουλής, Αθήνα 100 21, Greece

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About Hellenic Parliament

Website

Official Website

Phone Number

+30 21 0370 7000

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