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Kerameikos (Ancient Cemetery)

Ermou 148, 10553, Athens
Ermou 148, 10553, Athens

Description

Kerameikos is the most important cemetery of Ancient Athens and came into existence in the 12th Century B.C. It name comes from the very old community of the city quarter Kerameis who had settled on the banks of the river Eridanos.

Address Information

Ermou 148
Gazi - Kerameikos
10553
Athens
Attica, Greece
Greece
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Opening Hours

Monday:

08:00 - 20:00

Tuesday:

08:00 - 20:00

Wednesday:

08:00 - 20:00

Thursday:

08:00 - 20:00

Friday:

08:00 - 20:00

Saturday:

08:00 - 20:00

Sunday:

08:00 - 20:00

Info:

Last entrance 19:30

Phone

+302103463552

+302103463552

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