Monument · Kerameikos, Athens

Kerameikos

Kerameikos
Photo: George E. Koronaios, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Kerameikos served as the main burial ground outside the city walls. Excavations reveal tombs from various periods along with the Dipylon Gate and Sacred Gate. A small museum on site displays finds from the area.

Updated September 27, 2026On day 2 of Athens: Ancient Wonders

Visiting Kerameikos: what to know

Tickets
Entry fee applies and includes the site museum. Prices are lower in winter.
Time needed
One to two hours
Best time
Early morning
Getting there
Thiseio metro station, then a short walk

Athens itineraries with Kerameikos

Day 2 of Athens: Ancient Wonders

Ancient Agora and Kerameikos

How Kerameikos fits into a day.
  1. 9:00Ancient AgoraAncient Agora
  2. 10:45Roman AgoraRoman Agora
  3. 13:30Kerameikos CemeteryKerameikos
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Kerameikos FAQs

What is Kerameikos?

It is the ancient cemetery of Athens with excavated graves and gates.

How long to spend at Kerameikos?

Most visitors need one to two hours to see the main areas.

Is Kerameikos near the Acropolis?

It lies about two kilometers northwest of the Acropolis.

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