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Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (Athens) in Athens

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Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (Athens)

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About Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (Athens)

The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is a war memorial located in Syntagma Square in Athens, in front of the Old Royal Palace. It is a cenotaph dedicated to the Greek soldiers killed during war. It was sculpted between 1930 and 1932 by sculptor Fokion Rok.

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Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (Athens) — questions travellers ask

How much are Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (Athens) tickets?
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (Athens) ticket prices vary by season and age group; check the official site or use the booking partners linked on this page for current live pricing.
What are Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (Athens) opening hours?
Opening hours vary by season — check the official Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (Athens) website before your visit for the current schedule.
How do you get to Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (Athens)?
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (Athens) is centrally located in Athens, Greece. Reach it by metro, tram or a short taxi ride from the city centre — see the Google Maps link on this page for exact walking directions.
Is Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (Athens) worth visiting?
Yes — The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is a war memorial located in Syntagma Square in Athens, in front of the Old Royal Palace.
How long do you need at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (Athens)?
Most visitors spend 1–2 hours at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (Athens), though tour groups often move through in under an hour.

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