Hellenic Parliament

Government building Athens, Attiki, Greece

What to expect

The Hellenic Parliament is a historic building in Athens, Greece, that houses the country's legislative body. The building was originally designed as a palace for King Otto in 1836 and features a Neoclassical style with four exterior wings and a central wing. Over the years, the building has undergone several transformations, including a fire in 1884 and a reconstruction in 1929. Today, the Hellenic Parliament is a unicameral legislature consisting of 300 members, elected for a four-year term. The building is open to the public and offers guided tours, including a library. Visitors can explore the historic building and learn about its rich history and significance in Greek politics

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This family's experience:

Activities: We watched the Changing of the Guard ceremony at the Hellenic Parliament, which was performed by Evzones, a special unit of the Hellenic Army

Highlights: We were fascinated by the elaborate, slow, and perfectly in-sync moves of the guards ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We watched the Evzones, the guards in traditional costume, parading in front of the Parliament. We admired their white leggings, skirts, and pom-pom shoes

Highlights: The kids loved watching the Evzones march and their high-stepping walk, which is a unique spectacle ✨