Kerameikos Cemetery

Kerameikos Cemetery

Kerameikos Cemetery
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Neighbourhood: Kerameikos
How to get there
  • Thissio • 4 min walk
  • Monastiraki • 9 min walk
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  • Bruce S
    Hat Head, Australia75 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    A jumble of archeological pieces in an ancient cemetery
    While visiting the National Archaeological Museum in Kerameikos we happened upon a sprawling, unkempt green space next to it which turned out to be a small ancient cemetery. It contained a scattering of sculptured headstones and monuments, as you’d expect not exactly in mint shape but historically interesting nonetheless. It was intriguing to first view these funereal art examples in the open free of charge and then skip across to the adjacent NAM and see the different curated sepulchral pieces there.
    Visited May 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 16 October 2023
  • Katie G
    Indianapolis, Indiana9 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Peaceful and picturesque
    The cemetery is about 10 minute walk from Monastiraki square. The crowds really thinned out once we got past the flea market. It was peaceful and interesting to walk around the small museum and the grounds. It would also be a good place to get some photos if you are tired of waiting for all the Instagrammers posing at the more popular sites. There is a nice view of the Parthenon from that location as well, a different view than what you see walking around in Plaka. We spent about 90 minutes but you could spend longer.
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 18 October 2023
  • Nazarena Zoé
    Tel Aviv, Israel42 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    My fav in Athens
    LOVED IT!!! I am a fan of cemeteries visits and this one caught my eye so I decided it I couldnt miss it. First of all and the best part is that is FULL of turtles!!! I am sorry, but these creatures are amazing and they are there walking free and all around the place. And secondly, the ruins are well preserved and it is a big area to see and enjoy a look back to the ancient times. If you are visiting in the summer time please be careful while taking the time to come since there is no shadow here and the heat in this areas can be very strong. Otherwise, go for it!!
    Visited September 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 14 September 2024
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DuncanE145
Halesowen29 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2022
There were a lot of artifacts from the cemetery when we visited the National Archeological Museum, so we made the effort to visit the site itself. It's not too far from the Ancient Agora but feels like it's tucked away. You can see part of the old city walls and the ancient Greek engineering to re-direct the waterway - typically still working after nearly 2,500 years! There are some graves but a lot of the best relics are sited in museums elsewhere, nevertheless, well worth a visit, particularly as part of the €30 combined ticket.
Written 15 November 2022
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Athena Constantinou
96 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2023
Every city has its secret places, and one of these secrets is the Kerameikos Cemetery, probably the least known and least visited site of ancient Athens. This extraordinary 11-acre archaeological site was one of the largest cemeteries in ancient Greece and although underrated, houses one of the largest and most important collections of tombstones and funerary sculptures. It is located northwest of the Acropolis, a short walk from Monastiraki and the ancient Agora, at the end of Ermou Street. During your walk, you will enjoy the peaceful atmosphere surrounding the final resting place of the ancient Greek citizens and admire the tombstones and statues of amazing design and quality that date back 2400 years. Walking down the ancient path lined with tombs you can learn the stories of its inhabitants. A few metres from the main entrance stands proudly the tombstone of the two sisters Pamphili and Demetria, a masterpiece from the 4th century. On the upper level to your left are the graves of the eight children who died of the plague. If you continue down the visitor path, you can discover more stories from the tombstones. The impressive marble sculpture overlooking the ancient cemetery depicts a mounted warrior defeating an enemy; the imposing marble bull crowns the tomb of a prominent Athenian citizen who died young and much more if you have the time to look closely. On your way out, do not forget to visit the small museum, where there is an interesting exhibition of sculptures and pottery. Overall worth a visit, especially if you bought the Athens combo ticket!
Written 22 May 2023
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Steve_Grant1
Oldham, UK1,844 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2021
This is a cemetery site. Some interesting features but a lot of just "ruins". It is worth a visit but I would suggest buying the multi site ticket at the Acropolis and this site is one that is included. It and the other included sites give a greater overview of history rather than just the Acropolis only ticket. The multi site ticket is also much better value if you end up visiting all the ancient sites.
Written 18 November 2021
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PZ1993
Zofingen, Switzerland12 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Couples
The website says that the cemetery and the museum are open until 5 p.m. We were there at around 2:42 p.m. and were not allowed in because it closes at 3 p.m. You can only get in up to 20 minutes before the official closing time. And we paid €30 for the combined ticket. Absolute disappointment!
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Written 13 February 2024
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Naija M
Algiers, Algeria1,057 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2022 • Solo
This site doesn’t seem to attract tourists in the same numbers as some of the other sites. You can wonder the grounds in relative peace and quiet. To be honest, at times I was wondering what I was looking at, as there are not that many signs and I don’t think there is an audio guide. The small museum has some beautiful exhibits. Keramikos is one of the seven sites included in the 30 Euro ticket.
Written 28 December 2022
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Manel LG
Barcelona, Spain113 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2024 • Couples
The place is huge, has a lot of history, and a museum that houses some of the most important remains found on the site. The truth is that if I put a grade of 3/5 is because beyond the foundations there is hardly anything left. It is a good way to imagine the magnitude of the place at the time, but little else.

I note positively that the ticket is included with the City Pass. Which, if you move around Monastiraki, you are quite close and does not involve an extra cost. I recommend it, but I am not obliged if your visit in Athens is short.

Of course, I would advise against visiting in hot hours, like any other archaeological site. Although with this one I would insist a little more, since there is almost no shade, and your visit can be a little tedious.
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Written 12 August 2024
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Bruce S
Hat Head, Australia75 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2023 • Couples
While visiting the National Archaeological Museum in Kerameikos we happened upon a sprawling, unkempt green space next to it which turned out to be a small ancient cemetery. It contained a scattering of sculptured headstones and monuments, as you’d expect not exactly in mint shape but historically interesting nonetheless. It was intriguing to first view these funereal art examples in the open free of charge and then skip across to the adjacent NAM and see the different curated sepulchral pieces there.
Written 16 October 2023
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CraigH0901
Adelaide, Australia1,241 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2022
We took the Metro to Thessios station and walked from there. Not a long walk at all. The grounds of the Cemetary are quite large and there is a lot more than just headstones and burial sites. We bought an audio tour separately to the tickets and that helped quite a lot with understanding the background story and what was inside the park. I would suggest buying a ticket to the archaeological sites for EUR30 which covers this site and many more. Take time to have a good look around the walls, the old buildings, fountains, gates etc. Really interesting and important historical site.
Written 6 September 2022
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italianforbeginners
Welwyn Garden City, UK108 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023 • Friends
Don't bother with this, even though it's included in the combi ticket for the Acropolis and Agora. There's very little to see - all the actual statues etc are in the National Archaeological Museum (which is superb).
Three staff had time to argue over the validity of our combi ticket but apparently no one had time to fix the broken toilet!
Written 17 July 2023
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paul and monica h
Crawley, UK226 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2022 • Couples
Tucked away from all the other sites, this cemetery was worth a visit although its museum was closed for renovation at the time of our visit. Its got lots of information about the city walls and burial rites that went on during the time. It was one of our €30 deal for six sites.
Written 29 October 2022
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