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Is First Cemetery of Athens worth it on a budget?

Worth itOn a budget

On a budget, First Cemetery of Athens still earns its price.

Free

It's a serene, almost empty park of cypress avenues and extraordinary marble sculpture (the 'Sleeping Maiden' is a masterpiece), free and deeply atmospheric for those who like cemeteries-as-art. The catch: it's a working cemetery somewhat out of the way, the appeal is niche, and obviously it's a sombre choice rather than a fun one.

Price
Free
Time
45 min–1.5 hours
Last verified
2026-06-17
Is First Cemetery of Athens worth it…
How we verified
  • The First Cemetery (est. 1837) holds notable 19th-century funerary art including Halepas's 'Sleeping Maiden'. · model-knowledge
  • Resting place of many prominent Greeks; cypress-lined avenues of marble tombs. · model-knowledge
  • Free, quiet and rarely visited by tourists. · model-knowledge
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