Syntagma Square(Parliament), Athens
Syntagma Square, is located in central Athens, Greece. The Square is named after the Constitution King Othon was forced to grant the people after a popular and military uprising, on September 3, 1843. The square is bordered by Vassileos Georgiou A’ Street to the north, Othonos Street to the south, Filellinon Street to the west and Amalias Avenue to the east. The eastern side of the square is higher than the western, and dominated by a set of marble steps leading to Amalias Avenue; beneath these lies the Syntagma metro station. The stairs emerge below between a pair of outdoor cafes, and are a popular city-centre gathering place. Syntagma also includes two green areas to the north and south, planted with shade trees, while in the center of the square a large water fountain traditionally hosts the occasionally sighted Syntagma pigeons, along with heat-tormented Athenians during the summer. Athens is great city with lot of historical tourist spots. Great food and wine. Great for summer holiday 2008.
GPS travel location: 37° 58′ 32″ N, 23° 44′ 5″ E
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