The guards headed to take their station at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

As we rounded the corner we found ourselves following the guards who were headed to take their watch at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

Day 2 in Athens continues

June 9th 2016
Our afternoon found us touring ancient sites. We found ourselves walking behind three soldiers marching their way to the Parliament building where guards stand watch over the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. This monument is in dedication to the services of an unknown soldier and to all soldiers killed in war. The changing of the guard was a art form in and of itself as the soldiers displayed stoic mo ... read more

Europe » Greece

Greece achieved its independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1829. During the second half of the 19th century and the first half of the 20th century, it gradually added neighboring islands and territories, most with Greek-speaking populations. In Worl... ... read more

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