First Cemetery of Athens
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Leave the madness of the 8 lane highway outside the gate and step into an oasis of calm and peace. The traffic is still audible in the background but once inside you are lost in a vast marble sculpture park of funerary monuments with cypress trees towering overhead providing welcome shade. It is always sobering to walk in these places but here it is genuinely uplifting to see the wonderful architecture of all types that has been erected to venerate long gone ancestors. From the enormous entrance canopy, past the pastel-coloured chapel, along the orange-tree lined concourse surrounded by the most extravagant monuments, and into the long avenues of more simple graves, this place rivals the Acropolis as the most astonishing attraction of Athens. A delightful and refreshing way to spend a couple of hours of your holiday.
herm digherm dig
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This gem was just about a 15 minute walk from my Airbnb. I am a world traveler who always enjoys making a stop by at least one cementery in each country that I visit. There are so many incredible tombstones in this cemetery, I was in awe at the impeccable detail and intricate markings in a lot of them! It was an extremely hot day, so I walked around for nearly an hour and a half, I could have stayed longer, but the heat was brutal. In any event I covered a good 80% of the cementery. It seems to be a very active cementery, or at least it was today. There was quite a bit of people walking around, and I also witness two processions. For those who also enjoy visiting different cemeteries around the world, this is a must visit while in Athens!
Sacred QueenSacred Queen
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As it happens with historical cemeteries, this is a cool park to chill and walk. The cemetery has a lot of trees and nice historical tombstones, statues and memorials. Entrance is for free, nobody checks anything. The place is quite big so I recommend to take a bottle of water with you. Since the place is still active and works as cemetery, be respectful. At the time when I was visiting the place, there was an ongoing funeral and a lot of mourning people in black were standing behind the gate in front of the chapel at the place. In this kind of situations I try to disturb people the least, and not grab any attention as a tourist.
Jana KrištanováJana Krištanová
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For some reason I didn't see this on any of the attractions/suggestions for Athens. Incredible place and like nowhere I've been before. Some much needed peace and serenity from the busy city with hardly any tourists inside, and also a great place to sit down and relax. Thousands of beautiful (and probably extremely expensive) graves, like a mini town. Well worth adding to your list of things to see in Athens, but please stay quiet, show respect and keep the peace.
Ben KellyBen Kelly
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The First Cemetery of Athens is a place of profound historical and cultural significance. As the resting place of notable figures from Greece's past, it provides a unique glimpse into the nation's history. While the atmosphere is somber, it's also a peaceful and reflective spot. However, accessibility and maintenance could be improved to enhance the visitor experience. Worth a visit for those interested in Greek history and heritage.
Ludmila OndarcuhuLudmila Ondarcuhu
30
Not just a cemetery, but a travel through Greek history. So many of Greece's heroes, Independence leaders from 1821 to film actress Melina Mercouri , footballers , Prime Ministers ,you name it. And it is so large ,one can easily get lost . But it should be a part of any visitor's to Athens itinerary. Truly magnificent but at the same time a quiet and holy place .
George HadjipaterasGeorge Hadjipateras
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Nearby Attractions Of First Cemetery of Athens
Acropolis Museum
Athens National Garden
Panathenaic Stadium
Temple of Olympian Zeus
Theatre of Dionysus
Basil & Elise Goulandris Foundation
National Museum of Contemporary Art Αthens (ΕΜΣΤ)
Zappeion Garden
National Museum of Contemporary Art Αthens (EMST)
Divani Palace Acropolis

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LIONDI Traditional Greek Restaurant
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XP7P+CF, Logginou 3, Athina 116 36, Greece
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The First Cemetery of Athens is the official cemetery of the City of Athens and the first to be built. It opened in 1837 and soon became a prestigious cemetery for Greeks and foreigners. The cemetery is located behind the Temple of Olympian Zeus and the Panathinaiko Stadium in central Athens.
attractions: Acropolis Museum, Athens National Garden, Panathenaic Stadium, Temple of Olympian Zeus, Theatre of Dionysus, Basil & Elise Goulandris Foundation, National Museum of Contemporary Art Αthens (ΕΜΣΤ), Zappeion Garden, National Museum of Contemporary Art Αthens (EMST), Divani Palace Acropolis, restaurants: LIONDI Traditional Greek Restaurant, ARCADIA RESTAURANT, Acropolis Museum Cafe and Restaurant, Brettos bar, Opos Palia, Indian Haveli (indian restaurant & Bar), Taverna Saita, Trattoria Plaka, Gods’ Restaurant, TUK TUK THAI STREET FOOD
