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  • Syntagma square. Athens. Greece. View of the neoclassical façade of the Greek Parliament building opposite Syntagma Square in Athens. The building also known as Vouli was erected in 1836-42 and was originally the Royal Palace. Below the building is the monument to the Unknown Soldier, erected in 1929-1932, it depicts a relief of a dying Greek solider modelled on a figure from the pediment of the Temple of Aphaia at Aegina.  The monument is guarded around the clock by two elite members of the Presidential ceremonial guard unit known as Evzones.
    Greece_Athens_Evzones_Guards_053.tif
  • Syntagma square. Athens. Greece. View of the neoclassical façade of the Greek Parliament building opposite Syntagma Square in Athens. The building also known as Vouli was erected in 1836-42 and was originally the Royal Palace. Below the building is the monument to the Unknown Soldier, erected in 1929-1932, it depicts a relief of a dying Greek solider modelled on a figure from the pediment of the Temple of Aphaia at Aegina.  The monument is guarded around the clock by two elite members of the Presidential ceremonial guard unit known as Evzones.
    Greece_Athens_Evzones_Guards_051.tif
  • Syntagma square. Athens. Greece. View of the neoclassical façade of the Greek Parliament building opposite Syntagma Square in Athens. The building also known as Vouli was erected in 1836-42 and was originally the Royal Palace. Below the building is the monument to the Unknown Soldier, erected in 1929-1932, it depicts a relief of a dying Greek solider modelled on a figure from the pediment of the Temple of Aphaia at Aegina.  The monument is guarded around the clock by two elite members of the Presidential ceremonial guard unit known as Evzones.
    Greece_Athens_Evzones_Guards_052.tif
  • Michelangelo’s magnificent 16th century Renaissance Piazza del Campidoglio (Capitol Square), Rome, Italy. The grand square is surrounded by the twin buildings, Palazzo Nuovo and Palazzo dei Conservatori which house museums and at its rear is the 14th century Palazzo Senatorio. In its centre is the copy of the equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius.
    Capitoline_Hill_ Rome_Italy_001.tif
  • Syntagma square. Athens. Greece. Night view of the lit up neoclassical façade of the Greek Parliament building opposite Syntagma Square in Athens. The building also known as Vouli was erected in 1836-42 and was originally the Royal Palace. Below the building is the monument to the Unknown Soldier, erected in 1929-1932, it depicts a relief of a dying Greek solider modelled on a figure from the pediment of the Temple of Aphaia at Aegina.  The monument is guarded around the clock by two elite members of the Presidential ceremonial guard unit known as Evzones.
    Greece_Athens_Evzones_Guards_050.tif
  • Michelangelo’s magnificent 16th century Renaissance Piazza del Campidoglio (Capitol Square), Rome, Italy. The grand square is surrounded by the twin buildings, Palazzo Nuovo and Palazzo dei Conservatori which house museums and at its rear is the 14th century Palazzo Senatorio. In its centre is the copy of the equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius.
    Capitoline_Hill_ Rome_Italy_012.tif
  • Rome. Italy. View of tourists people on the Cordonata, a long staircase ramp which gently ascends to the Piazza del Campidoglio (Capitol Square). Designed by Michelangelo in 1536, the staircase balustrades are adorned with ancient sculptures including the colossal statues of Castor and Pollux at its top and leads to Michelangelo’s designed Renaissance Square.
    Capitoline_Hill_ Rome_Italy_029.tif
  • Rome. Italy. View of tourists people on the Cordonata, a long staircase ramp which gently ascends to the Piazza del Campidoglio (Capitol Square). Designed by Michelangelo in 1536, the staircase balustrades are adorned with ancient sculptures including the colossal statues of Castor and Pollux at its top and leads to Michelangelo’s designed Renaissance Square.
    Capitoline_Hill_ Rome_Italy_026.tif
  • Rome. Italy.  View of Michelangelo’s magnificent 16th century Renaissance Piazza del Campidoglio (Capitol Square). The grand square is surrounded by the twin buildings, Palazzo Nuovo and Palazzo dei Conservatori which house museums and at its rear is the 14th century Palazzo Senatorio. In its centre is the copy of the equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius.
    Capitoline_Hill_ Rome_Italy_023.tif
  • Rome. Italy.  View of Michelangelo’s magnificent 16th century Renaissance Piazza del Campidoglio (Capitol Square). The grand square is surrounded by the twin buildings, Palazzo Nuovo and Palazzo dei Conservatori which house museums and at its rear is the 14th century Palazzo Senatorio. In its centre is the copy of the equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius.
    Capitoline_Hill_ Rome_Italy_022.tif
  • Rome. Italy.  View of Michelangelo’s magnificent 16th century Renaissance Piazza del Campidoglio (Capitol Square). The grand square is surrounded by the twin buildings, Palazzo Nuovo and Palazzo dei Conservatori which house museums and at its rear is the 14th century Palazzo Senatorio. In its centre is the copy of the equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius.
    Capitoline_Hill_ Rome_Italy_021.tif
  • Rome. Italy.  View of paintings for sale by local artists at the Pizza Navona. The Piazza Navona as seen today was laid out in the 17th century; however it occupies the site of the 86 AD Circus of Domitian, a former stadium used for games and sporting events that had the capacity to seat 35000 people. Today The Square is one of Rome's liveliest, with many outdoor cafes, restaurants to relax at and people watch. The main attractions of the square is its splendid three fountains, street entertainers, artists and churches.
    Piazza_Navona_Rome_Italy_050.tif
  • Syntagma square. Athens. Greece. Night view of the lit up neoclassical façade of the Greek Parliament building opposite Syntagma Square in Athens. The building also known as Vouli was erected in 1836-42 and was originally the Royal Palace. Below the building is the monument to the Unknown Soldier, erected in 1929-1932, it depicts a relief of a dying Greek solider modelled on a figure from the pediment of the Temple of Aphaia at Aegina.  The monument is guarded around the clock by two elite members of the Presidential ceremonial guard unit known as Evzones.
    Greece_Athens_Evzones_Guards_049.tif
  • Syntagma square. Athens. Greece. View of the neoclassical façade of the Greek Parliament building opposite Syntagma Square in Athens. The building also known as Vouli was erected in 1836-42 and was originally the Royal Palace. Below the building is the monument to the Unknown Soldier, erected in 1929-1932, it depicts a relief of a dying Greek solider modelled on a figure from the pediment of the Temple of Aphaia at Aegina.  The monument is guarded around the clock by two elite members of the Presidential ceremonial guard unit known as Evzones.
    Greece_Athens_Evzones_Guards_046.tif
  • Syntagma square. Athens. Greece. Night view of the lit up neoclassical façade of the Greek Parliament building opposite Syntagma Square in Athens. The building also known as Vouli was erected in 1836-42 and was originally the Royal Palace. Below the building is the monument to the Unknown Soldier, erected in 1929-1932, it depicts a relief of a dying Greek solider modelled on a figure from the pediment of the Temple of Aphaia at Aegina.  The monument is guarded around the clock by two elite members of the Presidential ceremonial guard unit known as Evzones.
    Greece_Athens_Evzones_Guards_008.tif
  • Syntagma square. Athens. Greece. View of the neoclassical façade of the Greek Parliament building opposite Syntagma Square in Athens. The building also known as Vouli was erected in 1836-42 and was originally the Royal Palace. Below the building is the monument to the Unknown Soldier, erected in 1929-1932, it depicts a relief of a dying Greek solider modelled on a figure from the pediment of the Temple of Aphaia at Aegina.  The monument is guarded around the clock by two elite members of the Presidential ceremonial guard unit known as Evzones.
    Greece_Athens_Evzones_Guards_002.tif
  • Rome. Italy. View of tourists people on the Cordonata, a long staircase ramp which gently ascends to the Piazza del Campidoglio (Capitol Square). Designed by Michelangelo in 1536, the staircase balustrades are adorned with ancient sculptures including the colossal statues of Castor and Pollux at its top and leads to Michelangelo’s designed Renaissance Square.
    Capitoline_Hill_ Rome_Italy_028.tif
  • Rome. Italy. View of tourists people on the Cordonata, a long staircase ramp which gently ascends to the Piazza del Campidoglio (Capitol Square). Designed by Michelangelo in 1536, the staircase balustrades are adorned with ancient sculptures including the colossal statues of Castor and Pollux at its top and leads to Michelangelo’s designed Renaissance Square.
    Capitoline_Hill_ Rome_Italy_027.tif
  • Rome. Italy. View of tourists people on the Cordonata, a long staircase ramp which gently ascends to the Piazza del Campidoglio (Capitol Square). Designed by Michelangelo in 1536, the staircase balustrades are adorned with ancient sculptures including the colossal statues of Castor and Pollux at its top and leads to Michelangelo’s designed Renaissance Square.
    Capitoline_Hill_ Rome_Italy_025.tif
  • Rome. Italy. View of tourists people on the Cordonata, a long staircase ramp which gently ascends to the Piazza del Campidoglio (Capitol Square). Designed by Michelangelo in 1536, the staircase balustrades are adorned with ancient sculptures including the colossal statues of Castor and Pollux at its top and leads to Michelangelo’s designed Renaissance Square.
    Capitoline_Hill_ Rome_Italy_024.tif
  • Michelangelo’s magnificent 16th century Renaissance Piazza del Campidoglio (Capitol Square), Rome, Italy. The grand square is surrounded by the twin buildings, Palazzo Nuovo and Palazzo dei Conservatori which house museums and at its rear is the 14th century Palazzo Senatorio. In its centre is the copy of the equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius.
    Capitoline_Hill_ Rome_Italy_014.tif
  • Michelangelo’s magnificent 16th century Renaissance Piazza del Campidoglio (Capitol Square), Rome, Italy. The grand square is surrounded by the twin buildings, Palazzo Nuovo and Palazzo dei Conservatori which house museums and at its rear is the 14th century Palazzo Senatorio. In its centre is the copy of the equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius.
    Capitoline_Hill_ Rome_Italy_013.tif
  • Michelangelo’s magnificent 16th century Renaissance Piazza del Campidoglio (Capitol Square), Rome, Italy. The grand square is surrounded by the twin buildings, Palazzo Nuovo and Palazzo dei Conservatori which house museums and at its rear is the 14th century Palazzo Senatorio. In its centre is the copy of the equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius.
    Capitoline_Hill_ Rome_Italy_011.tif
  • Rome. Italy. View of the Cordonata, a long staircase ramp which gently ascends to the Piazza del Campidoglio (Capitol Square). Designed by Michelangelo in 1536, the staircase balustrades are adorned with ancient sculptures including the colossal statues of Castor and Pollux at its top and leads to Michelangelo’s designed Renaissance Square.
    Capitoline_Hill_ Rome_Italy_009.tif
  • Rome. Italy. View of tourists people on the Cordonata, a long staircase ramp which gently ascends to the Piazza del Campidoglio (Capitol Square). Designed by Michelangelo in 1536, the staircase balustrades are adorned with ancient sculptures including the colossal statues of Castor and Pollux at its top and leads to Michelangelo’s designed Renaissance Square.
    Capitoline_Hill_ Rome_Italy_008.tif
  • Rome. Italy.  View of paintings for sale by local artists at the Pizza Navona. The Piazza Navona as seen today was laid out in the 17th century; however it occupies the site of the 86 AD Circus of Domitian, a former stadium used for games and sporting events that had the capacity to seat 35000 people. Today The Square is one of Rome's liveliest, with many outdoor cafes, restaurants to relax at and people watch. The main attractions of the square is its splendid three fountains, street entertainers, artists and churches.
    Piazza_Navona_Rome_Italy_052.tif
  • Rome. Italy.  View of paintings for sale by local artists at the Pizza Navona. The Piazza Navona as seen today was laid out in the 17th century; however it occupies the site of the 86 AD Circus of Domitian, a former stadium used for games and sporting events that had the capacity to seat 35000 people. Today The Square is one of Rome's liveliest, with many outdoor cafes, restaurants to relax at and people watch. The main attractions of the square is its splendid three fountains, street entertainers, artists and churches.
    Piazza_Navona_Rome_Italy_051.tif
  • Syntagma square. Athens. Greece. Night view of the lit up neoclassical façade of the Greek Parliament building opposite Syntagma Square in Athens. The building also known as Vouli was erected in 1836-42 and was originally the Royal Palace. Below the building is the monument to the Unknown Soldier, erected in 1929-1932, it depicts a relief of a dying Greek solider modelled on a figure from the pediment of the Temple of Aphaia at Aegina.  The monument is guarded around the clock by two elite members of the Presidential ceremonial guard unit known as Evzones.
    Greece_Athens_Evzones_Guards_048.tif
  • Syntagma square. Athens. Greece. View of the neoclassical façade of the Greek Parliament building opposite Syntagma Square in Athens. The building also known as Vouli was erected in 1836-42 and was originally the Royal Palace. Below the building is the monument to the Unknown Soldier, erected in 1929-1932, it depicts a relief of a dying Greek solider modelled on a figure from the pediment of the Temple of Aphaia at Aegina.  The monument is guarded around the clock by two elite members of the Presidential ceremonial guard unit known as Evzones.
    Greece_Athens_Evzones_Guards_043.tif
  • Syntagma square. Athens. Greece. View of the neoclassical façade of the Greek Parliament building opposite Syntagma Square in Athens. The building also known as Vouli was erected in 1836-42 and was originally the Royal Palace. Below the building is the monument to the Unknown Soldier, erected in 1929-1932, it depicts a relief of a dying Greek solider modelled on a figure from the pediment of the Temple of Aphaia at Aegina.  The monument is guarded around the clock by two elite members of the Presidential ceremonial guard unit known as Evzones.
    Greece_Athens_Evzones_Guards_010.tif
  • Syntagma square. Athens. Greece. View of the neoclassical façade of the Greek Parliament building opposite Syntagma Square in Athens. The building also known as Vouli was erected in 1836-42 and was originally the Royal Palace. Below the building is the monument to the Unknown Soldier, erected in 1929-1932, it depicts a relief of a dying Greek solider modelled on a figure from the pediment of the Temple of Aphaia at Aegina.  The monument is guarded around the clock by two elite members of the Presidential ceremonial guard unit known as Evzones.
    Greece_Athens_Evzones_Guards_009.tif
  • Syntagma square. Athens. Greece. Night view of the lit up neoclassical façade of the Greek Parliament building opposite Syntagma Square in Athens. The building also known as Vouli was erected in 1836-42 and was originally the Royal Palace. Below the building is the monument to the Unknown Soldier, erected in 1929-1932, it depicts a relief of a dying Greek solider modelled on a figure from the pediment of the Temple of Aphaia at Aegina.  The monument is guarded around the clock by two elite members of the Presidential ceremonial guard unit known as Evzones.
    Greece_Athens_Evzones_Guards_007.tif
  • Rome. Italy.  View of a rustic wall with windows lining a staircase that descends down to Michelangelo’s magnificent 16th century Renaissance Piazza del Campidoglio (Capitol Square).
    Capitoline_Hill_ Rome_Italy_038.tif
  • Rome. Italy. View of the wide concave façade of the church Sant Agnese in Agone which is located in the Piazza Navona. Dating from around 1652, the church is built at the site of where Saint Agnes, a 4th century maiden, was martyred after refusing the advances of a Roman official’s son when she was only 13 years old. The Piazza Navona as seen today was laid out in the 17th century; however it occupies the site of the 86 AD Circus of Domitian, a former stadium used for games and sporting events that had the capacity to seat 35000 people. Today the Square is one of Rome's liveliest, with many outdoor cafes, restaurants to relax at and people watch.
    Piazza_Navona_Rome_Italy_026.tif
  • Rome. Italy. View of the wide concave façade of the church Sant Agnese in Agone which is located in the Piazza Navona. Dating from around 1652, the church is built at the site of where Saint Agnes, a 4th century maiden, was martyred after refusing the advances of a Roman official’s son when she was only 13 years old. The Piazza Navona as seen today was laid out in the 17th century; however it occupies the site of the 86 AD Circus of Domitian, a former stadium used for games and sporting events that had the capacity to seat 35000 people. Today the Square is one of Rome's liveliest, with many outdoor cafes, restaurants to relax at and people watch.
    Piazza_Navona_Rome_Italy_024.tif
  • Classical statues surround the Palazzo della Civilta Italiana, known as the white marble square colosseum (Colesseo Quadrato).  EUR, Rome, Italy. Currently the headquarters of Fendi, the building was designed in 1937 to host the Mostra della Civilta Romana during the 1942 World Fair by Italian architects Giovanni Guerrini, Ernesto Bruno La Padula and Mario Romano. It lies in the district of Rome known as the Esposizione Universale Roma (also known as E.42 and EUR).
    EUR_Rome_Italy_035.tif
  • The Palazzo della Civilta Italiana, known as the white marble square colosseum (Colesseo Quadrato).  EUR, Rome, Italy. Currently the headquarters of Fendi, the building was designed in 1937 to host the Mostra della Civilta Romana during the 1942 World Fair by Italian architects Giovanni Guerrini, Ernesto Bruno La Padula and Mario Romano. It lies in the district of Rome known as the Esposizione Universale Roma (also known as E.42 and EUR).
    EUR_Rome_Italy_027.tif
  • Rome. Italy. View of the Fontana del Moro or Moor fountain at the south end of the Piazza Navona. The Fountain dates from 1576 and was designed by Giacomo della Porta. In the 17th century Bernini designed added the central statue of a Moor holding a dolphin. The tritons date from the 19th century. The Piazza Navona as seen today was laid out in the 17th century; however it occupies the site of the 86 AD Circus of Domitian, a former stadium used for games and sporting events that had the capacity to seat 35000 people. Today the Square is one of Rome's liveliest, with many outdoor cafes, restaurants to relax at and people watch.
    Piazza_Navona_Rome_Italy_046.tif
  • Rome. Italy.  View of the Fountain of Neptune or Fontana del Nettuno (Calderari) located at the north end of the Piazza Navona.  Designed by Giacomo della Porta it originally dates from 1576, however the famous statues of Neptune surrounded by sea nymphs were added in the 19th century. The Piazza Navona as seen today was laid out in the 17th century; however it occupies the site of the 86 AD Circus of Domitian, a former stadium used for games and sporting events that had the capacity to seat 35000 people. Today the Square is one of Rome's liveliest, with many outdoor cafes, restaurants to relax at and people watch.
    Piazza_Navona_Rome_Italy_012.tif
  • Syntagma square. Athens. Greece. View of Greek Evzones performing the very slow and highly stylized ceremonial changing of the guard at the monument to the Unknown Soldier in Athens. The monument to the Unknown Soldier, erected in 1929-1932, depicts a relief of a dying Greek solider and is watched around the clock by pairs of Evzones, elite members of the Presidential ceremonial guard unit, standing motionless outside their sentry boxes wearing traditional dress. These guards are wearing the full dress uniform consisting of a white, bell-sleeved shirt and a white foustanella with 400 pleats (Symbolising the 400 years of Ottoman occupation). It is only worn on Sundays or important national holidays.
    Greece_Athens_Evzones_Guards_035.tif
  • Syntagma square. Athens. Greece. View of an elite member of the Presidential ceremonial guard unit known as Evzones standing guard in front of the monument to the Unknown Soldier. The monument to the Unknown Soldier, erected in 1929-1932, depicts a relief of a dying Greek solider and is watched around the clock by Evzones standing motionless outside their sentry boxes wearing traditional dress. This guard is wearing the full dress uniform consisting of a white, bell-sleeved shirt and a white foustanella with 400 pleats (Symbolising the 400 years of Ottoman occupation). It is only worn on Sundays or important national holidays.
    Greece_Athens_Evzones_Guards_013.tif
  • Syntagma square. Athens. Greece. View of Greek Evzones departing after performing the very slow and highly stylized ceremonial changing of the guard at the monument to the Unknown Soldier in Athens. The monument to the Unknown Soldier, erected in 1929-1932, depicts a relief of a dying Greek solider and is watched around the clock by pairs of Evzones, elite members of the Presidential ceremonial guard unit, standing motionless outside their sentry boxes wearing traditional dress. These guards are wearing the full dress uniform consisting of a white, bell-sleeved shirt and a white foustanella with 400 pleats (Symbolising the 400 years of Ottoman occupation). It is only worn on Sundays or important national holidays.
    Greece_Athens_Evzones_Guards_006.tif
  • Rome. Italy.  View of  the white marble Victor Emmanuel II Monument or Vittoriano which dominates the Piazza Venezia square. Considered Italy’s most flamboyant landmark, the monument was designed by Giuseppe Sacconi in 1895 in honour of King Victor Emmanuel II who was the first king of a unified Italy in 1871 and has been ridiculed by some as being similar to a giant wedding cake or typewriter.
    Capitoline_Hill_ Rome_Italy_058.tif
  • Rome. Italy.  View of soldiers or guards at the tomb of Unknown Soldier at the white marble Victor Emmanuel II Monument or Vittoriano which dominates the Piazza Venezia square. Considered Italy’s most flamboyant landmark, the monument was designed by Giuseppe Sacconi in 1895 in honour of King Victor Emmanuel II who was the first king of a unified Italy in 1871 and has been ridiculed by some as being similar to a giant wedding cake or typewriter.
    Capitoline_Hill_ Rome_Italy_060.tif
  • Rome. Italy.  View of  the white marble Victor Emmanuel II Monument or Vittoriano which dominates the Piazza Venezia square. Considered Italy’s most flamboyant landmark, the monument was designed by Giuseppe Sacconi in 1895 in honour of King Victor Emmanuel II who was the first king of a unified Italy in 1871 and has been ridiculed by some as being similar to a giant wedding cake or typewriter.
    Capitoline_Hill_ Rome_Italy_057.tif
  • Rome. Italy. View of the Palazzo delle Assicurazioni Generali located on Piazza Venezia. Built in 1907, the building resembles in size and style the elegant Renaissance Palazzo Venezia which is directly opposite on the famous square and junction.
    Capitoline_Hill_ Rome_Italy_043.tif
  • Rome. Italy.  View of the copy of the equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius in the centre of Michelangelo’s magnificent 16th century Renaissance Piazza del Campidoglio (Capitol Square).
    Capitoline_Hill_ Rome_Italy_037.tif
  • Rome. Italy. View from the rear of the classical marble statue of the Dioscuri, the twin brothers Castor and Pollux that adorn the top of the Cordonata, the long staircase ramp which ascends to the Piazza del Campidoglio (Capitol Square).
    Capitoline_Hill_ Rome_Italy_030.tif
  • Rome. Italy.  View of the colossal reclining sculpture of the river god Tiber on the 14th century Palazzo Senatorio which is the rear building on Michelangelo’s magnificent 16th century Renaissance Piazza del Campidoglio (Capitol Square).
    Capitoline_Hill_ Rome_Italy_020.tif
  • Rome. Italy.  View of the Dea Roma sculpture which is located in the niche between the two River Gods Nile and Tiber at the 14th century Palazzo Senatorio which is a building on Michelangelo’s magnificent 16th century Renaissance Piazza del Campidoglio (Capitol Square). Dea Roma is a red and white stone composite of two earlier statues of Minerva, the goddess of wisdom and war.
    Capitoline_Hill_ Rome_Italy_018.tif
  • Rome. Italy. View at the Piazza Navona of sculpture of Ganges from the fountain of the four rivers. The Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi (fountain of the four rivers) was designed by Bernini and dates from the middle of the 16th century. The stunning fountain, features four Bernini inspired colossal figure, each representing the rivers Nile, Ganges, Danube and Rio della Plata. . The Piazza Navona as seen today was laid out in the 17th century; however it occupies the site of the 86 AD Circus of Domitian, a former stadium used for games and sporting events that had the capacity to seat 35000 people. Today the Square is one of Rome's liveliest, with many outdoor cafes, restaurants to relax at and people watch.
    Piazza_Navona_Rome_Italy_049.tif
  • Rome. Italy.  Close up view of the Fountain of Neptune or Fontana del Nettuno (Calderari) located at the north end of the Piazza Navona.  Designed by Giacomo della Porta it originally dates from 1576, however the famous statues of Neptune surrounded by sea nymphs were added in the 19th century. The Piazza Navona as seen today was laid out in the 17th century; however it occupies the site of the 86 AD Circus of Domitian, a former stadium used for games and sporting events that had the capacity to seat 35000 people. Today the Square is one of Rome's liveliest, with many outdoor cafes, restaurants to relax at and people watch.
    Piazza_Navona_Rome_Italy_047.tif
  • Rome. Italy. View of the Fontana del Moro or Moor fountain at the south end of the Piazza Navona. The Fountain dates from 1576 and was designed by Giacomo della Porta. In the 17th century Bernini designed added the central statue of a Moor holding a dolphin. The tritons date from the 19th century. The Piazza Navona as seen today was laid out in the 17th century; however it occupies the site of the 86 AD Circus of Domitian, a former stadium used for games and sporting events that had the capacity to seat 35000 people. Today the Square is one of Rome's liveliest, with many outdoor cafes, restaurants to relax at and people watch.
    Piazza_Navona_Rome_Italy_044.tif
  • Rome. Italy. View of the marble relief in the main altar of the church Sant Agnese in Agone which is located in the Piazza Navona. Dating from around 1652, the church is built at the site of where Saint Agnes, a 4th century maiden, was martyred after refusing the advances of a Roman official’s son when she was only 13 years old. The Piazza Navona as seen today was laid out in the 17th century; however it occupies the site of the 86 AD Circus of Domitian, a former stadium used for games and sporting events that had the capacity to seat 35000 people. Today the Square is one of Rome's liveliest, with many outdoor cafes, restaurants to relax at and people watch.
    Piazza_Navona_Rome_Italy_040.tif
  • Rome. Italy. View of the Fontana del Moro or Moor fountain at the south end of the Piazza Navona. The Fountain dates from 1576 and was designed by Giacomo della Porta. In the 17th century Bernini designed added the central statue of a Moor holding a dolphin. The tritons date from the 19th century. The Piazza Navona as seen today was laid out in the 17th century; however it occupies the site of the 86 AD Circus of Domitian, a former stadium used for games and sporting events that had the capacity to seat 35000 people. Today the Square is one of Rome's liveliest, with many outdoor cafes, restaurants to relax at and people watch.
    Piazza_Navona_Rome_Italy_032.tif
  • Rome. Italy. View of the wide concave façade of the church Sant Agnese in Agone which is located in the Piazza Navona. Dating from around 1652, the church is built at the site of where Saint Agnes, a 4th century maiden, was martyred after refusing the advances of a Roman official’s son when she was only 13 years old. The Piazza Navona as seen today was laid out in the 17th century; however it occupies the site of the 86 AD Circus of Domitian, a former stadium used for games and sporting events that had the capacity to seat 35000 people. Today the Square is one of Rome's liveliest, with many outdoor cafes, restaurants to relax at and people watch.
    Piazza_Navona_Rome_Italy_023.tif
  • Rome. Italy. View at the centre of the Piazza Navona of the fountain of the four rivers and the church Sant Agnese in Agone. The Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi (fountain of the four rivers) was designed by Bernini and dates from the middle of the 16th century. The stunning fountain, features four Bernini inspired colossal figure, each representing the rivers Nile, Ganges, Danube and Rio della Plata. . The Piazza Navona as seen today was laid out in the 17th century; however it occupies the site of the 86 AD Circus of Domitian, a former stadium used for games and sporting events that had the capacity to seat 35000 people. Today the Square is one of Rome's liveliest, with many outdoor cafes, restaurants to relax at and people watch.
    Piazza_Navona_Rome_Italy_020.tif
  • Rome. Italy. View of the wide concave façade of the church Sant Agnese in Agone which is located in the Piazza Navona. Dating from around 1652, the church is built at the site of where Saint Agnes, a 4th century maiden, was martyred after refusing the advances of a Roman official’s son when she was only 13 years old. The Piazza Navona as seen today was laid out in the 17th century; however it occupies the site of the 86 AD Circus of Domitian, a former stadium used for games and sporting events that had the capacity to seat 35000 people. Today the Square is one of Rome's liveliest, with many outdoor cafes, restaurants to relax at and people watch.
    Piazza_Navona_Rome_Italy_022.tif
  • Rome. Italy. View at the centre of the Piazza Navona of the fountain of the four rivers and the church Sant Agnese in Agone. The Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi (fountain of the four rivers) was designed by Bernini and dates from the middle of the 16th century. The stunning fountain, features four Bernini inspired colossal figure, each representing the rivers Nile, Ganges, Danube and Rio della Plata. . The Piazza Navona as seen today was laid out in the 17th century; however it occupies the site of the 86 AD Circus of Domitian, a former stadium used for games and sporting events that had the capacity to seat 35000 people. Today the Square is one of Rome's liveliest, with many outdoor cafes, restaurants to relax at and people watch.
    Piazza_Navona_Rome_Italy_019.tif
  • Rome. Italy. View of the south end of the Piazza Navona, in front is the Fontana del Moro and behind is the Chiesa di Nostra Signora del Sacro Cuore (Our Lady of the Sacred Heart).  The Fontana del Moro (the Moor Fountain) dates from 1576 and was designed by Giacomo della Porta. In the 17th century Bernini designed added the central statue of a Moor holding a dolphin. The tritons date from the 19th century. The Piazza Navona as seen today was laid out in the 17th century; however it occupies the site of the 86 AD Circus of Domitian, a former stadium used for games and sporting events that had the capacity to seat 35000 people. Today the Square is one of Rome's liveliest, with many outdoor cafes, restaurants to relax at and people watch.
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  • Rome. Italy. View of the Fontana del Moro or Moor fountain at the south end of the Piazza Navona. The Fountain dates from 1576 and was designed by Giacomo della Porta. In the 17th century Bernini designed added the central statue of a Moor holding a dolphin. The tritons date from the 19th century. The Piazza Navona as seen today was laid out in the 17th century; however it occupies the site of the 86 AD Circus of Domitian, a former stadium used for games and sporting events that had the capacity to seat 35000 people. Today the Square is one of Rome's liveliest, with many outdoor cafes, restaurants to relax at and people watch.
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  • Rome. Italy. View at the centre of the Piazza Navona of the fountain of the four Rivers (The Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi ) .The fountain was designed by Bernini and dates from the middle of the 16th century. The stunning fountain, features four Bernini inspired colossal figure, each representing the rivers Nile, Ganges, Danube and Rio della Plata. . The Piazza Navona as seen today was laid out in the 17th century; however it occupies the site of the 86 AD Circus of Domitian, a former stadium used for games and sporting events that had the capacity to seat 35000 people. Today the Square is one of Rome's liveliest, with many outdoor cafes, restaurants to relax at and people watch.
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  • Rome. Italy. View at the centre of the Piazza Navona of the fountain of the four rivers and the church Sant Agnese in Agone. The Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi (fountain of the four rivers) was designed by Bernini and dates from the middle of the 16th century. The stunning fountain, features four Bernini inspired colossal figure, each representing the rivers Nile, Ganges, Danube and Rio della Plata. . The Piazza Navona as seen today was laid out in the 17th century; however it occupies the site of the 86 AD Circus of Domitian, a former stadium used for games and sporting events that had the capacity to seat 35000 people. Today the Square is one of Rome's liveliest, with many outdoor cafes, restaurants to relax at and people watch.
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  • Rome. Italy. View of the large Fontana Del Nettuno at the Piazza del Popolo. The fountain dates from 1822-23 and located on the east side of the square
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  • Rome. Italy. Close-up view of the carvings or hieroglyphics of the Egyptian 12th century BC obelisk at the Piazza del Popolo. The obelisk was taken from the Sun Temple in Heliopolis by Roman Emperor Augustus in 10 BC. In is located in the centre of the square surrounded by four Egyptian lions which form the Fontana dell' Obelisco.
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  • Rome. Italy. View of the Piazza del Popolo where a central fountain with its four Egyptian lions surrounds an Egyptian 12th century BC obelisk taken from the Sun Temple in Heliopolis by Roman Emperor Augustus in 10 BC.  Not in view are the following- At the southern end of the square are the almost twin like churches of Santa Maria dei Miracoli and Santa Maria in Montesanto which were commissioned by Pope Alexander VII in 1658 and designed by Carlo Rainaldi. At the Northern end is the Church of Santa Maria del Popolo.
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  • Rome. Italy. View of the Piazza del Popolo where a central fountain with its four Egyptian lions surrounds an Egyptian 12th century BC obelisk taken from the Sun Temple in Heliopolis by Roman Emperor Augustus in 10 BC.  Not in view are the following- At the southern end of the square are the almost twin like churches of Santa Maria dei Miracoli and Santa Maria in Montesanto which were commissioned by Pope Alexander VII in 1658 and designed by Carlo Rainaldi. At the Northern end is the Church of Santa Maria del Popolo.
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  • Rome. Italy. View of the Piazza del Popolo where a central fountain with its four Egyptian lions surrounds an Egyptian 12th century BC obelisk taken from the Sun Temple in Heliopolis by Roman Emperor Augustus in 10 BC.  Not in view are the following- At the southern end of the square are the almost twin like churches of Santa Maria dei Miracoli and Santa Maria in Montesanto which were commissioned by Pope Alexander VII in 1658 and designed by Carlo Rainaldi. At the Northern end is the Church of Santa Maria del Popolo.
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  • View along the Viale della Civilta del Lavoro to the Palazzo della Civilta Italiana, known as the square colosseum (Colesseo Quadrato). EUR, Rome, Italy. Currently the headquarters of Fendi, the building was designed in 1937 to host the Mostra della Civilta Romana during the 1942 World Fair by Italian architects Giovanni Guerrini, Ernesto Bruno La Padula and Mario Romano. It lies in the district of Rome known as the Esposizione Universale Roma (also known as E.42 and EUR).
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  • Classical statues surround the Palazzo della Civilta Italiana, known as the white marble square colosseum (Colesseo Quadrato).  EUR, Rome, Italy. Currently the headquarters of Fendi, the building was designed in 1937 to host the Mostra della Civilta Romana during the 1942 World Fair by Italian architects Giovanni Guerrini, Ernesto Bruno La Padula and Mario Romano. It lies in the district of Rome known as the Esposizione Universale Roma (also known as E.42 and EUR).
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  • Classical statues surround the Palazzo della Civilta Italiana, known as the white marble square colosseum (Colesseo Quadrato).  EUR, Rome, Italy. Currently the headquarters of Fendi, the building was designed in 1937 to host the Mostra della Civilta Romana during the 1942 World Fair by Italian architects Giovanni Guerrini, Ernesto Bruno La Padula and Mario Romano. It lies in the district of Rome known as the Esposizione Universale Roma (also known as E.42 and EUR).
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  • Classical statues surround the Palazzo della Civilta Italiana, known as the white marble square colosseum (Colesseo Quadrato).  EUR, Rome, Italy. Currently the headquarters of Fendi, the building was designed in 1937 to host the Mostra della Civilta Romana during the 1942 World Fair by Italian architects Giovanni Guerrini, Ernesto Bruno La Padula and Mario Romano. It lies in the district of Rome known as the Esposizione Universale Roma (also known as E.42 and EUR).
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  • Classical statues surround the Palazzo della Civilta Italiana, known as the white marble square colosseum (Colesseo Quadrato).  EUR, Rome, Italy. Currently the headquarters of Fendi, the building was designed in 1937 to host the Mostra della Civilta Romana during the 1942 World Fair by Italian architects Giovanni Guerrini, Ernesto Bruno La Padula and Mario Romano. It lies in the district of Rome known as the Esposizione Universale Roma (also known as E.42 and EUR).
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  • Classical statues surround the Palazzo della Civilta Italiana, known as the white marble square colosseum (Colesseo Quadrato).  EUR, Rome, Italy. Currently the headquarters of Fendi, the building was designed in 1937 to host the Mostra della Civilta Romana during the 1942 World Fair by Italian architects Giovanni Guerrini, Ernesto Bruno La Padula and Mario Romano. It lies in the district of Rome known as the Esposizione Universale Roma (also known as E.42 and EUR).
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  • Classical statues surround the Palazzo della Civilta Italiana, known as the white marble square colosseum (Colesseo Quadrato).  EUR, Rome, Italy. Currently the headquarters of Fendi, the building was designed in 1937 to host the Mostra della Civilta Romana during the 1942 World Fair by Italian architects Giovanni Guerrini, Ernesto Bruno La Padula and Mario Romano. It lies in the district of Rome known as the Esposizione Universale Roma (also known as E.42 and EUR).
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  • Classical statues surround the Palazzo della Civilta Italiana, known as the white marble square colosseum (Colesseo Quadrato).  EUR, Rome, Italy. Currently the headquarters of Fendi, the building was designed in 1937 to host the Mostra della Civilta Romana during the 1942 World Fair by Italian architects Giovanni Guerrini, Ernesto Bruno La Padula and Mario Romano. It lies in the district of Rome known as the Esposizione Universale Roma (also known as E.42 and EUR).
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  • Classical statues surround the Palazzo della Civilta Italiana, known as the white marble square colosseum (Colesseo Quadrato).  EUR, Rome, Italy. Currently the headquarters of Fendi, the building was designed in 1937 to host the Mostra della Civilta Romana during the 1942 World Fair by Italian architects Giovanni Guerrini, Ernesto Bruno La Padula and Mario Romano. It lies in the district of Rome known as the Esposizione Universale Roma (also known as E.42 and EUR).
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  • Classical statues surround the Palazzo della Civilta Italiana, known as the white marble square colosseum (Colesseo Quadrato).  EUR, Rome, Italy. Currently the headquarters of Fendi, the building was designed in 1937 to host the Mostra della Civilta Romana during the 1942 World Fair by Italian architects Giovanni Guerrini, Ernesto Bruno La Padula and Mario Romano. It lies in the district of Rome known as the Esposizione Universale Roma (also known as E.42 and EUR).
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  • Classical statues surround the Palazzo della Civilta Italiana, known as the white marble square colosseum (Colesseo Quadrato).  EUR, Rome, Italy. Currently the headquarters of Fendi, the building was designed in 1937 to host the Mostra della Civilta Romana during the 1942 World Fair by Italian architects Giovanni Guerrini, Ernesto Bruno La Padula and Mario Romano. It lies in the district of Rome known as the Esposizione Universale Roma (also known as E.42 and EUR).
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  • Classical statues surround the Palazzo della Civilta Italiana, known as the white marble square colosseum (Colesseo Quadrato).  EUR, Rome, Italy. Currently the headquarters of Fendi, the building was designed in 1937 to host the Mostra della Civilta Romana during the 1942 World Fair by Italian architects Giovanni Guerrini, Ernesto Bruno La Padula and Mario Romano. It lies in the district of Rome known as the Esposizione Universale Roma (also known as E.42 and EUR).
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  • The Palazzo della Civilta Italiana, known as the white marble square colosseum (Colesseo Quadrato).  EUR, Rome, Italy. Currently the headquarters of Fendi, the building was designed in 1937 to host the Mostra della Civilta Romana during the 1942 World Fair by Italian architects Giovanni Guerrini, Ernesto Bruno La Padula and Mario Romano. It lies in the district of Rome known as the Esposizione Universale Roma (also known as E.42 and EUR).
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  • The Palazzo della Civilta Italiana, known as the white marble square colosseum (Colesseo Quadrato).  EUR, Rome, Italy. Currently the headquarters of Fendi, the building was designed in 1937 to host the Mostra della Civilta Romana during the 1942 World Fair by Italian architects Giovanni Guerrini, Ernesto Bruno La Padula and Mario Romano. It lies in the district of Rome known as the Esposizione Universale Roma (also known as E.42 and EUR).
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  • The Palazzo della Civilta Italiana, known as the white marble square colosseum (Colesseo Quadrato).  EUR, Rome, Italy. Currently the headquarters of Fendi, the building was designed in 1937 to host the Mostra della Civilta Romana during the 1942 World Fair by Italian architects Giovanni Guerrini, Ernesto Bruno La Padula and Mario Romano. It lies in the district of Rome known as the Esposizione Universale Roma (also known as E.42 and EUR).
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  • The Palazzo della Civilta Italiana, known as the white marble square colosseum (Colesseo Quadrato).  EUR, Rome, Italy. Currently the headquarters of Fendi, the building was designed in 1937 to host the Mostra della Civilta Romana during the 1942 World Fair by Italian architects Giovanni Guerrini, Ernesto Bruno La Padula and Mario Romano. It lies in the district of Rome known as the Esposizione Universale Roma (also known as E.42 and EUR).
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  • Classical statues surround the Palazzo della Civilta Italiana, known as the white marble square colosseum (Colesseo Quadrato).  EUR, Rome, Italy. Currently the headquarters of Fendi, the building was designed in 1937 to host the Mostra della Civilta Romana during the 1942 World Fair by Italian architects Giovanni Guerrini, Ernesto Bruno La Padula and Mario Romano. It lies in the district of Rome known as the Esposizione Universale Roma (also known as E.42 and EUR).
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  • View along the Viale della Civilta del Lavoro to the Palazzo della Civilta Italiana, known as the square colosseum (Colesseo Quadrato). EUR, Rome, Italy. Currently the headquarters of Fendi, the building was designed in 1937 to host the Mostra della Civilta Romana during the 1942 World Fair by Italian architects Giovanni Guerrini, Ernesto Bruno La Padula and Mario Romano. It lies in the district of Rome known as the Esposizione Universale Roma (also known as E.42 and EUR).
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  • Syntagma square. Athens. Greece. View of a large regiment of the elite members of the Presidential ceremonial guard unit known as Evzones which stand are famous for standing guard in front of the monument to the Unknown Soldier. These guards are wearing the full dress uniform consisting of a white, bell-sleeved shirt and a white foustanella with 400 pleats (Symbolising the 400 years of Ottoman occupation). It is only worn on Sundays or important national holidays.
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  • Syntagma square. Athens. Greece. View of Greek Evzones performing the very slow and highly stylized ceremonial changing of the guard at the monument to the Unknown Soldier in Athens. The monument to the Unknown Soldier, erected in 1929-1932, depicts a relief of a dying Greek solider and is watched around the clock by pairs of Evzones, elite members of the Presidential ceremonial guard unit, standing motionless outside their sentry boxes wearing traditional dress. These guards are wearing the full dress uniform consisting of a white, bell-sleeved shirt and a white foustanella with 400 pleats (Symbolising the 400 years of Ottoman occupation). It is only worn on Sundays or important national holidays.
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  • Syntagma square. Athens. Greece. View of Greek Evzones performing the very slow and highly stylized ceremonial changing of the guard at the monument to the Unknown Soldier in Athens. The monument to the Unknown Soldier, erected in 1929-1932, depicts a relief of a dying Greek solider and is watched around the clock by pairs of Evzones, elite members of the Presidential ceremonial guard unit, standing motionless outside their sentry boxes wearing traditional dress. These guards are wearing the full dress uniform consisting of a white, bell-sleeved shirt and a white foustanella with 400 pleats (Symbolising the 400 years of Ottoman occupation). It is only worn on Sundays or important national holidays.
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  • Syntagma square. Athens. Greece. View of Greek Evzones performing the very slow and highly stylized ceremonial changing of the guard at the monument to the Unknown Soldier in Athens. The monument to the Unknown Soldier, erected in 1929-1932, depicts a relief of a dying Greek solider and is watched around the clock by pairs of Evzones, elite members of the Presidential ceremonial guard unit, standing motionless outside their sentry boxes wearing traditional dress. These guards are wearing the full dress uniform consisting of a white, bell-sleeved shirt and a white foustanella with 400 pleats (Symbolising the 400 years of Ottoman occupation). It is only worn on Sundays or important national holidays.
    Greece_Athens_Evzones_Guards_030.tif
  • Syntagma square. Athens. Greece. View of Greek Evzones performing the very slow and highly stylized ceremonial changing of the guard at the monument to the Unknown Soldier in Athens. The monument to the Unknown Soldier, erected in 1929-1932, depicts a relief of a dying Greek solider and is watched around the clock by pairs of Evzones, elite members of the Presidential ceremonial guard unit, standing motionless outside their sentry boxes wearing traditional dress. These guards are wearing the full dress uniform consisting of a white, bell-sleeved shirt and a white foustanella with 400 pleats (Symbolising the 400 years of Ottoman occupation). It is only worn on Sundays or important national holidays.
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  • Syntagma square. Athens. Greece. View of Greek Evzones arriving to perform the very slow and highly stylized ceremonial changing of the guard at the monument to the Unknown Soldier in Athens. The monument to the Unknown Soldier, erected in 1929-1932, depicts a relief of a dying Greek solider and is watched around the clock by pairs of Evzones, elite members of the Presidential ceremonial guard unit, standing motionless outside their sentry boxes wearing traditional dress. These guards are wearing the full dress uniform consisting of a white, bell-sleeved shirt and a white foustanella with 400 pleats (Symbolising the 400 years of Ottoman occupation). It is only worn on Sundays or important national holidays.
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  • Syntagma square. Athens. Greece. View of Greek Evzones performing the very slow and highly stylized ceremonial changing of the guard at the monument to the Unknown Soldier in Athens. The monument to the Unknown Soldier, erected in 1929-1932, depicts a relief of a dying Greek solider and is watched around the clock by pairs of Evzones, elite members of the Presidential ceremonial guard unit, standing motionless outside their sentry boxes wearing traditional dress. These guards are wearing the full dress uniform consisting of a white, bell-sleeved shirt and a white foustanella with 400 pleats (Symbolising the 400 years of Ottoman occupation). It is only worn on Sundays or important national holidays.
    Greece_Athens_Evzones_Guards_029.tif
  • Syntagma square. Athens. Greece. View of Greek Evzones performing the very slow and highly stylized ceremonial changing of the guard at the monument to the Unknown Soldier in Athens. The monument to the Unknown Soldier, erected in 1929-1932, depicts a relief of a dying Greek solider and is watched around the clock by pairs of Evzones, elite members of the Presidential ceremonial guard unit, standing motionless outside their sentry boxes wearing traditional dress. These guards are wearing the summer service uniform tunic that is light khaki in colour.
    Greece_Athens_Evzones_Guards_025.tif
  • Syntagma square. Athens. Greece. View of Greek Evzones performing the very slow and highly stylized ceremonial changing of the guard at the monument to the Unknown Soldier in Athens. The monument to the Unknown Soldier, erected in 1929-1932, depicts a relief of a dying Greek solider and is watched around the clock by pairs of Evzones, elite members of the Presidential ceremonial guard unit, standing motionless outside their sentry boxes wearing traditional dress. These guards are wearing the summer service uniform tunic that is light khaki in colour.
    Greece_Athens_Evzones_Guards_022.tif
  • Syntagma square. Athens. Greece. View of sweat being wiped form the face an elite member of the Presidential ceremonial guard unit known as Evzones standing guard in front of the monument to the Unknown Soldier. The monument to the Unknown Soldier, erected in 1929-1932, depicts a relief of a dying Greek solider and is watched around the clock by Evzones standing motionless outside their sentry boxes wearing traditional dress. This guard is wearing the summer service uniform tunic that is light khaki in colour.
    Greece_Athens_Evzones_Guards_018.tif
  • Syntagma square. Athens. Greece. View of an elite member of the Presidential ceremonial guard unit known as Evzones standing guard in front of the monument to the Unknown Soldier. The monument to the Unknown Soldier, erected in 1929-1932, depicts a relief of a dying Greek solider and is watched around the clock by Evzones standing motionless outside their sentry boxes wearing traditional dress. This guard is wearing the full dress uniform consisting of a white, bell-sleeved shirt and a white foustanella with 400 pleats (Symbolising the 400 years of Ottoman occupation). It is only worn on Sundays or important national holidays.
    Greece_Athens_Evzones_Guards_014.tif
  • Syntagma square. Athens. Greece. View of an elite member of the Presidential ceremonial guard unit known as Evzones standing guard in front of the monument to the Unknown Soldier. The monument to the Unknown Soldier, erected in 1929-1932, depicts a relief of a dying Greek solider and is watched around the clock by Evzones standing motionless outside their sentry boxes wearing traditional dress. This guard is wearing the full dress uniform consisting of a white, bell-sleeved shirt and a white foustanella with 400 pleats (Symbolising the 400 years of Ottoman occupation). It is only worn on Sundays or important national holidays.
    Greece_Athens_Evzones_Guards_012.tif
  • Syntagma square. Athens. Greece. View of Greek Evzones performing the very slow and highly stylized ceremonial changing of the guard at the monument to the Unknown Soldier in Athens. The monument to the Unknown Soldier, erected in 1929-1932, depicts a relief of a dying Greek solider and is watched around the clock by pairs of Evzones, elite members of the Presidential ceremonial guard unit, standing motionless outside their sentry boxes wearing traditional dress. These guards are wearing the full dress uniform consisting of a white, bell-sleeved shirt and a white foustanella with 400 pleats (Symbolising the 400 years of Ottoman occupation). It is only worn on Sundays or important national holidays.
    Greece_Athens_Evzones_Guards_004.tif
  • Rome. Italy.  View of soldiers or guards at the tomb of Unknown Soldier at the white marble Victor Emmanuel II Monument or Vittoriano which dominates the Piazza Venezia square. Considered Italy’s most flamboyant landmark, the monument was designed by Giuseppe Sacconi in 1895 in honour of King Victor Emmanuel II who was the first king of a unified Italy in 1871 and has been ridiculed by some as being similar to a giant wedding cake or typewriter.
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