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Have you ever wondered about the Greek evzones?

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This dressing style brings me so much comfort. I love seeing the soldiers stand outside of Syntagma looking so proud and traditional, just like my great grandparents would. If you would like to learn more about evzones, check out this article

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Evzones uniform, the costume of an elite Greek soldier - Why Athens

The Greek Presidential Guard or Evzones are a group of elite Greek soldiers. The Evzones uniform is handmade with intricate detail. Learn about them here.
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greek_ggirl said:
This dressing style brings me so much comfort. I love seeing the soldiers stand outside of Syntagma looking so proud and traditional, just like my great grandparents would. If you would like to learn more about evzones, check out this article

whyathens.com

Evzones uniform, the costume of an elite Greek soldier - Why Athens

The Greek Presidential Guard or Evzones are a group of elite Greek soldiers. The Evzones uniform is handmade with intricate detail. Learn about them here.
whyathens.com whyathens.com

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I love the traditional outfits! Thanks for posting :)
 
Here is even more information about the Greek Evzones:

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History of the Traditional Greek Evzone Uniform

The Evzone uniform is a ceremonial uniform worn by the members of the Presidential Guard. It has a rich history, though. Here's more information.
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www.greekboston.com

History of the Traditional Greek Evzone Uniform

The Evzone uniform is a ceremonial uniform worn by the members of the Presidential Guard. It has a rich history, though. Here's more information.
www.greekboston.com www.greekboston.com

www.greekboston.com

Visit the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Athens

While in Athens consider visiting the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
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Watching the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Athens is a really cool experience that never gets old! Thank you for sharing this!
 
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