The First Cemetery of Athens _ Athens, Greece
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The First Cemetery of Athens is a monumental municipal cemetery located at Logginou 3, Athina 116 36, Greece.
Waymark Code: WM11JPM
Location: Greece
Date Posted: 11/02/2019
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The First Cemetery of Athens, the official cemetery of the City of Athens opened in 1837 and is the oldest cemetery of modern-day Athens. It is a who's who of prominent Greek citizens and foreigners as well. Many of the grave markers have neoclassical and Romantic styles with striking beautiful sculptures and magnificent tombs.
The cemetery includes impressive tombs for historical figures such as Heinrich Schliemann, the archaeologist first excavated the ancient city of Troy, philanthropist George Averoff, and actress, singer, and politician Melina Mercouri.
The cemetery is belongs to the the Municipality of Athens and is declared an historical monument.
City, Town, or Parish / State / Country: Athens, Attica, Greece
Approximate number of graves: 1,600
Cemetery Status: Active
Cemetery Website: [Web Link]
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