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Kerameikos
Type: Attractions, Historic Sites
10Best Says
The Kerameikos cemetery located at the end of Ermou street, between the districts of Psyrri and Monastiraki, is a suggestive area, where peace reigns, even after so many centuries. This was the most... Read More
The Kerameikos cemetery located at the end of Ermou street, between the districts of Psyrri and Monastiraki, is a suggestive area, where peace reigns, even after so many centuries. This was the most important cemetery of ancient Athens and owes its name to the neighborhood of potters who inhabited the area. This historic site includes part of the Themistoclean Wall and the Sacred Gate. This area was a busy part of ancient Athens, a meeting point of the many roads leading into and out of the city.
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EXPERT TIPS BY:
Nelly Paraskevopoulou
Athens Local Expert
- Historic Sites: "A suggestive area, where peace still reigns after so many centuries"
- Best for Historic Sites Because: Enchanting and peaceful, this area transports visitors to the past
