The Unknown Soldier Bronze sculpture

Bronze sculpture depicting the Unknown Soldier monument located in the Syntagma square in Athens, Greece.

The Unknown Soldier Monument in Syntagma Square, Athens, is a significant memorial dedicated to Greek soldiers who lost their lives in various conflicts throughout the nation’s history, particularly during World War I and the Greco-Turkish War (1919-1922).

At the center of the monument is the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, a symbolic burial place honoring unidentified soldiers who gave their lives for Greece. The tomb is marked by an eternal flame, which burns continuously as a symbol of remembrance and sacrifice. It is guarded by the Evzones, members of the Greek Presidential Guard, who perform a ceremonial changing of the guard every hour.

The monument holds deep symbolic significance for the Greek people, representing the collective memory and identity of the nation. It serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by past generations to secure Greece’s freedom and independence and as an inspiration for future generations to uphold the values of courage, honor, and patriotism.

Made of solid bronze.