Síntagma Square

square, Athens, Greece

Also known as: Constitution Square

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S\u00edntagma Square is a central square in Athens, Greece, located on the east side of the city center. It was laid out in 1833 as a large garden square below the newly built palace, which now serves as the Hellenic Parliament Building. The square is surrounded by modern buildings and historic hotels, and it is a significant hub for tourists and locals. The Hellenic Parliament Building, designed by German architect Friedrich von G\u00e4rtner, was originally built as a palace for King Otto and later repurposed to house Greece's legislative body.12

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…palace, a large garden square, Síntagma (Constitution) Square, was laid out. Today it is garnished in the tourist season with some of Europe’s most luxurious cafe chairs, and at all seasons it is hemmed in by tall new buildings and elderly luxury hotels. Broad avenues were created and are still…
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…palace, a large garden square, Síntagma (Constitution) Square, was laid out. Today it is garnished in the tourist season with some of Europe’s most luxurious cafe chairs, and at all seasons it is hemmed in by tall new buildings and elderly luxury hotels. Broad avenues were created and are still…
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