The Tomb Of a The Unknown Soldier
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The Tomb Of a The Unknown Soldier, Athens Overview
At Syntagma Square in Athens, in the vicinity of the Old Royal Palace, stands a war memorial known as the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. It serves as a memorial to Greek warriors who were killed in battle. A changing of the guard ceremony takes place every Sunday at the tomb and has become an intrinsic part of the traditions of Athens.
Visitors can witness the precision of the guard-changing ritual, which occurs every hour. The ceremony is a meticulously choreographed display conducted by the Evzones, the elite ceremonial guards, and is known for its precision and traditional elements. Marked with various inscriptions dedicated ‘to the Unknown Soldier’ (one of the inscriptions), the tomb is a blend of the modernism of Art Deco and the classic French Urban architecture.
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