Ermou Street and Syntagma Square in Athens live cam

Ermou Street and Syntagma Square in Athens

Syntagma Square is situated in the heart of the city, in front of the Greek Parliament. The historical importance of Syntagma Square is huge for Athens and Greece in general. Until 1843 it was called the Palace Square, as at the current position of the parliament there used to be  the palaces of King Otto. The current name of the square is due to the Constitution that gave Otto after a large popular uprising which remained in history as the 'Revolution of September 3rd,' with Makrygiannis being the leading fighter.