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Things to do in Syntagma, Athens

8 places in Syntagma from 6 Athens travel vlogs, most-mentioned first. The play button jumps to that moment in the video.

8 places

  1. Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

    Landmark · Syntagma

    War memorial in front of the Parliament guarded by the evzones, soldiers in pleated kilts and pom-pom shoes.

    10:06· Rick Steves' Europein 3 vlogs

  2. Ermou Street

    Shopping · Syntagma

    Thriving pedestrian shopping street leading away from Syntagma Square.

    11:47· Rick Steves' Europein 2 vlogs

  3. Syntagma Square

    Landmark · Syntagma

    Shady, cafe-filled square where crowds demanded a constitution in 1843, still the city's main hub and busiest subway station.

    8:53· Rick Steves' Europein 2 vlogs

  4. Kostas

    Street food · Syntagma

    A small, long-running souvlaki joint in the centre of Athens, often called the city's most famous souvlaki.

    13:03· Locavore Eatsin 2 vlogs

Mentioned once

4 more picks, each from a single vlog, so not ranked.

  1. Hellenic Parliament

    Palace · Syntagma

    Former Royal Palace overlooking Syntagma Square, now home to the Greek Parliament.

    10:04· Rick Steves' Europe1 vlog

  2. Syntagma

    Neighborhood · Syntagma

    Central Athens' main shopping district, with large boulevards, big-city vibes and the city's most glamorous five-star hotels.

    4:24· Greece Explained1 vlog

  3. National Garden

    Park · Syntagma

    Shady green oasis in the city centre, joined with Zappeion Park, between the Panathenaic Stadium and Syntagma Square.

    7:30· Exotic Vacation1 vlog

  4. Zappeion

    Park · Syntagma

    Park grounds adjoining the National Garden, forming one big green space in the heart of Athens.

    7:30· Exotic Vacation1 vlog