Kerameikos Archaeological Museum, Athens

Name: Kerameikos Archaeological Museum
Address: Athens, Greece
Telephone: 210 3463552

#148 among attractions in Athens

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Kerameikos Archaeological Museum, Athens

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The Kerameikos Archaeological Museum is located in Kerameikos, Athens, Greece and was built in 1937. It houses many important early Geometric art pieces that date as far back as 860 BC. It was expanded in the 1960s by the Boehringer brothers of Boehringer Ingelheim fame. Its official address is Ermou, Athens 125, Greece. ()

Local name: Αρχαιολογικό Μουσείο Κεραμεικού Coordinates: 37°58'1"N, 23°43'1"E

Address

Αθήνα 3 (Φιλοπάππου)Athens Greece

Contact

210 3463552

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Kerameikos Archaeological Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Temple of Athena Nike, Odeon of Herodes Atticus, Areopagus, Asklepieion of Athens.

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Monuments and statues
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Kerameikos Archaeological Museum?

Nearby attractions include Dora Stratou Theater, Athens (2 min walk), Asyrmatos, Athens (3 min walk), Philopappou, Athens (7 min walk), Philopappos Monument, Athens (7 min walk).

How to get to Kerameikos Archaeological Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kerameikos Archaeological Museum:

Trolleybus

Φιλοπάππου • Lines: 15 (4 min walk)
Άγιος Νικόλαος • Lines: 15 (6 min walk)

Bus

Δρυοπων • Lines: 227 (8 min walk)
Παπαφωτη • Lines: 227 (9 min walk)

Metro

Petralona • Lines: Μ1 (12 min walk)
Syngrou-Fix • Lines: Μ2 (15 min walk)

Tram

Kasomouli • Lines: Τ4, Τ5 (15 min walk)
Fix • Lines: Τ4, Τ5 (16 min walk)

Train

Rouf (22 min walk)