Syntagma Square

The name "Syntagma Square" commemorates a historic event, when palace forces clashed with insurgents, who demanded that King Otto grant a constitution.

The upper square and the lower square have an altitude difference and are separated by Amalias Avenue. Before their current name, the upper square was originally called Palace Square, and the lower Garden of the Muses. During the reign of Otto, in the Garden of the Muses there was a lake with fish, palm trees, a clock, and an octagonal marble platform.
The upper square and the lower square have an altitude difference and are separated by Amalias Avenue. Before their current name, the upper square was originally called Palace Square, and the lower Garden of the Muses. During the reign of Otto, in the Garden of the Muses there was a lake with fish, palm trees, a clock, and an octagonal marble platform.
Before the creation of the square, the biggest part of this land was monastery property, which was taken by the state. The monastery made many attempts to “shrink” the square, but without success.
Before the creation of the square, the biggest part of this land was monastery property, which was taken by the state. The monastery made many attempts to “shrink” the square, but without success.
Artistic illustration
Artistic illustration

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Modern and Contemporary era (1821 - )

1842 Initial configuration by Theophil Hansen.

1843 The revolution of September 3 breaks out and Square’s name changed from Palace Square to Syntagma (Constitution) Square.

1854 Complete planting of the Garden of the Muses.

1857 Paved using the Mac Adam system.

1929 Completion of the reconstruction of the marble stairs.

2004 The most recent restroration.

Ottoman era (1453- 1821)
Byzantine era (331 AC- 1453)
Roman era (30 BC- 330 AC)
Hellenistic era (322- 31 BC)
Classical era (478-323 BC)
Archaic era (800-479 BC)
Geometric era (-1100- 800 BC)
Prehistory (-1100 BC)

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