Hellenic Parliament (solo trip)

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. .

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.

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 ...

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...

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