Kerameikos, Archaeological site and ancient cemetery at northwestern Athens, Greece.
The excavated area contains burial grounds, ancient city walls, and the remains of the Pompeion building along the banks of Eridanos River.
In 478 BC, Themistocles constructed defensive walls through Kerameikos, dividing the district into inner potter quarters and outer burial grounds.
The Kerameikos Museum displays ancient funeral sculptures, urns, and artifacts that demonstrate the burial practices of classical Athens through the centuries.
The archaeological park opens daily from 8 AM to 8 PM between April and August, with access through the entrance on Ermou Street.
Archaeological excavations in 1870 revealed a large plague pit containing remains of victims from the devastating epidemic of ancient Athens.
Location: Athens Municipality
GPS coordinates: 37.97833,23.71861
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:55
The list presents photographic locations in Athens suitable for digital media. The sites include ancient temples, squares, markets, museums, and viewpoints. Each location offers historical architecture or urban views for photography.
Temple of Aphrodite Urania
365 m
Kerameikos Archaeological Museum
166 m
Dipylon
31 m
Athens Municipal Gallery
373 m
Agioi Asomatoi
236 m
Beth Shalom Synagogue
154 m
Centre for the Study of Traditional Pottery
154 m
Funerary naiskos of Aristonautes
0 m
Etz Chaim Synagogue
78 m
Melite
373 m
Herakleidon Museum
343 m
House with the Karyatids
177 m
Pompeion
28 m
Kerameikos Way
0 m
Benaki museum of Islamic art
173 m
Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Greece in Athens
102 m
Burial for Koroibos
163 m
Burial for Eubios of Patmos
172 m
Stele of Samakion
155 m
Peace Globe
309 m
Tritopatreion
102 m
Burial for Makareus
130 m
Agia Triada (Kerameikos)
120 m
MOMus
267 m
Makronisos Museum
151 m
Agios Georgios Church of the Hatzikostas Orphanage
264 m
@ Art Space Asomaton
204 m
Asōmatōn
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