Memorial Sites in Greece
Places of remembrance for the victims of National Socialism and the East German dictatorship, with exhibitions and educational programs.
Attica (7)
Central Macedonia (3)
Central Greece (2)
Crete (1)
Eastern Macedonia and Thrace (1)
North Aegean (1)
Western Greece (1)
Western Macedonia (1)
Memorial Sites in Greece: Overview & Tips
Our guide lists 17 memorial sites in Greece, spread across 8 regions and 13 towns and cities. Most of them are in Attica (7), Central Macedonia (3), and Central Greece (2).
At the city level, Athens (3), Nikaia (2), and Thessaloniki (2) lead the way – ideal if you want to see several memorial sites in a single day.
7 museums are free to visit.
2 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 1 offers dedicated programs for families, and 1 has a café or restaurant. These figures come from our ongoing research – museums whose details we haven’t verified yet aren’t included in the counts.
Top 10 memorial sites in Greece
The best-known memorial sites in Greece
- SpinalongaHistory · Plaka
Jewish Museum of ThessalonikiHistory · Thessaloniki
Jewish Museum of GreeceHistory · Athens
Fort LisseHistory · Ochyro
Municipal Museum of the Kalavrytan HolocaustMemorial · Kalavryta
Zeitenlik MuseumHistory · Thessaloniki- Μουσείο Εθνικής ΑντίστασηςHistory · Nikaia
- Ilioupoli National Resistance MuseumHistory · Ilioupoli
- Korae 4 memorial siteMemorial · Athens
- Μάντρα του Μπλόκου της ΚοκκινιάςMemorial · Nikaia
Memorial sites in Greece with free admission
- Zeitenlik MuseumHistory · Thessaloniki
- Μουσείο Εθνικής ΑντίστασηςHistory · Nikaia
- Ilioupoli National Resistance MuseumHistory · Ilioupoli
- Korae 4 memorial siteMemorial · Athens
- Μάντρα του Μπλόκου της ΚοκκινιάςMemorial · Nikaia
Μουσείο Α΄ Παγκοσμίου Πολέμου και Μάχης ΣκραHistory · Skra- Μουσείο Εθνικής Αντίστασης ΒίνιανηςHistory · Viniani
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Frequently asked questions
How many memorial sites are there in Greece?
Our directory currently lists 17 memorial sites in Greece across 13 towns and cities.
What are the best-known memorial sites in Greece?
Some of the best known are Spinalonga, Jewish Museum of Thessaloniki, Jewish Museum of Greece, Fort Lisse, and Municipal Museum of the Kalavrytan Holocaust.
Which memorial sites in Greece offer free admission?
7 museums are free to visit – for example Zeitenlik Museum, Μουσείο Εθνικής Αντίστασης, Ilioupoli National Resistance Museum, and Korae 4 memorial site.
Which memorial sites in Greece are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 6 are open, such as Spinalonga, Jewish Museum of Thessaloniki, and Zeitenlik Museum.
Which memorial sites in Greece are wheelchair accessible?
2 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Jewish Museum of Thessaloniki and Municipal Museum of the Kalavrytan Holocaust. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
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