ATHENS · GREECE
Kerameikos
Stop 17 of 18 on Travelhour's Athens walking day
About Kerameikos
Kerameikos, also known by its Latinized form Ceramicus, is an area of Athens, Greece, located to the northwest of the Acropolis, which includes an extensive area both within and outside the ancient city walls, on both sides of the Dipylon Gate and by the banks of the Eridanos River. It was the potters' quarter of the city, from which the English word ceramic is derived, and was also the site of an important cemetery and numerous funerary sculptures erected along the Sacred Way, a road from Athens to Eleusis.
Frequently asked
Kerameikos — questions travellers ask
- How much are Kerameikos tickets?
- Kerameikos ticket prices vary by season and age group; check the official site or use the booking partners linked on this page for current live pricing.
- What are Kerameikos opening hours?
- Opening hours vary by season — check the official Kerameikos website before your visit for the current schedule.
- How do you get to Kerameikos?
- Kerameikos is centrally located in Athens, Greece. Reach it by metro, tram or a short taxi ride from the city centre — see the Google Maps link on this page for exact walking directions.
- Is Kerameikos worth visiting?
- Yes — Kerameikos, also known by its Latinized form Ceramicus, is an area of Athens, Greece, located to the northwest of the Acropolis, which includes an extensive area both within and outside the ancient city walls, on both sides of the Dipylon Gate and by the banks of the Eridanos River.
- How long do you need at Kerameikos?
- Most visitors spend 1–2 hours at Kerameikos, though tour groups often move through in under an hour.
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