Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Athens
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Athens, War memorial at Syntagma Square, Athens, Greece.
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Athens is a memorial at Syntagma Square featuring a central sculpture of a fallen warrior. Limestone walls surrounding the monument are inscribed with names of battles from various conflicts.
The monument was completed in 1932 following a period of site preparation. It was built to commemorate losses from multiple wars that shaped modern Greek history.
The inscriptions on the walls honor those who died in various conflicts throughout Greek history. Visitors can read the names of battles and understand which struggles held meaning for the nation.
The site is centrally located on a public square and easily accessible on foot. The Evzones, the honor guard, perform regular ceremonies there that visitors can observe.
The honor guard wears a traditional uniform featuring a pleated white skirt as part of their formal dress. Each fold in this garment carries historical significance tied to the past.
Location: Athens Municipality
Inception: March 25, 1932
Architects: Emmanouil Lazaridis
Creator: Fokion Rok
Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible
GPS coordinates: 37.97535,23.73637
Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:05
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