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Acentral point to know
Everyone whovisits Athens and goes sightseeing will pass by Syntagma Square at one time oranother. There's a Metro station there, and its a terminal for manybuses, so you may well be returning to or departing from it on visits to otherparts of Athens. It's a good place to get your bearings. Manytourist attractions are within walking distance of Syntagma Square; the Acropolis,Plaka, Zappion,Hadrian's Arch, and even Lykavittos (Lycabettos ) Hill if you're keen on walking.
SyntagmaSquare Metro Station
The stationhas been renovated in recent years and is luxurious with marble floors andwalls. A feature has been made of excavated artefacts behind glass walls - amini museum in a frieze. It's worth taking a look at this particular Metrostation even if you don't make a journey. Eating and drinking areforbidden in the station and trains. CCTV cameras ensure that the highstandard is maintained. Please visit the Metro'sown site for travel times and details.
Snacksand Lotto
Vendorsof bread, snacks, ice creams and lottery tickets have set up mobile businessesin the square. It's place to sit on a bench for a while and take a restwhilst planning your next place to visit.
Orange treesand pigeons foraging for crumbs adorn the square. Sleeping dogs doze inthe sun.
Hotels,office blocks and government buildings edge the square and nearby roads. Some ofthe government buildings are worth a look; the Egyptian Embassy to the left ofthe Parliament is one such handsome example in cream and yellow.
Things tosee nearby
TheGreek Parliament is directly over the busyroad from Syntagma Square. Steps lead up from the Square to thepavement.
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