The Athens Polytechnic Monument
A monument commemorating the 1973 student uprising against the military junta in Greece, featuring a crushed gate and a giant bronze head.

šŸ“œ Monument commemorating the 1973 student uprising against the Greek military junta.
šŸ” Features the twisted remains of a gate and a giant bronze head, symbolizing the fight for freedom. #Why Go šŸ›ļø Learn about a pivotal moment in modern Greek history and Greece's fight for freedom āœŠ Pay tribute to those who fought for freedom šŸŒ¹ Witness the annual red carnation ritual on November 17th šŸ—æ See the symbolic crushed gate and Agamemnon Markis' bronze head šŸš¶ Easy access near major attractions #Why Avoid āš ļø Exercise caution on November 15th and 17th due to crowds/events šŸŒ™ Area might be less safe after dark #Tips šŸ—“ļø The university is closed on November 15th.
šŸŒ¹ Visitors lay wreaths and red roses on November 15th and 17th.
šŸ•Æļø A service is held on November 17th where names of resistance fighters are read. #Hours šŸ•’ Open site, with specific events on November 15th and 17th. #Getting There Closest metro stations are Panepistimiou or Omonia.

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