Syntagma Square, otherwise known as the Central Square of Athens, was named after the Constitution granted by Otto of Bavaria in 1843, as a result of a military uprising that declared Greece be free of foreign rule. Syntagma Square is rich in historical significance, with almost every major event such as political rallies and all kinds of large-scale celebrations in the history of Athens being held there.

The Syntagma Parliament Building is also situated here, formerly named as King Otto’s Palace from 1836 to 1840, the current building is known for its neoclassical style of architecture and commonly used for demonstrations. The Square today boasts a lovely setting with lush greenery, benches and cafes aplenty, which makes for a popular meeting place even amongst the local Athenians. The Syntagma metro station, where commuters get to walk through ancient relics encased in glass, is also worthy of a mention, as it was Athen’s very first subway and the largest archaeological excavation in Athenian history.