Evzones

Presidential Mansion Athens

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Presidential Mansion Athens

The Presidential Mansion is the official home of the Greek President, standing on Herodou Attikou Street beside the National Garden and guarded by kilted Evzones. Discover it alongside skip-the-line sightseeing tickets and tours from My Greece Tours. This stately landmark is a fine stop in the Athens travel guide. The sections below cover what the … Read more

Syntagma Square and the Changing of the Guard

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Syntagma Square changing of the guard

Athens’s colourful, free changing-of-the-guard ceremony at Syntagma Square is performed hourly by the Evzones, the elite presidential guards in their kilted foustanella uniforms, with a grand parade every Sunday morning. See it and the city’s highlights with guided tours from My Greece Tours for a richer visit. The changing of the guard is a must-see … Read more