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Piraeus (/ p aɪ ˈ r iː ə s, p ɪ ˈ r eɪ ə s / py-REE-əs, pirr-AY-əs; Greek: Πειραιάς Peiraiás; Ancient Greek and Katharevousa: Πειραιεύς Peiraieús; Ancient: [peːrai̯eús], Katharevousa: [pire̞ˈefs]) is a port city within the Athens-Piraeus urban area, in the Attica region of Greece.
Piraeus, city and dímos (municipality), Attica (Modern Greek: Attikí) periféreia (region), Greece. Piraeus is the port of Athens (Athína) and lies on Phaleron Bay, about 6 miles (10 km) southwest of Athens by highway.
Add to that other landmark buildings, such as the churches of Agios Triadas, Dionysios and Spyridon (the patron saint of Piraeus), the Naval Cadets Academy (founded in 1845 and including a museum space) and the Old Railway Station by the port and you’ll see Piraeus in a whole new light.
Piraeus, with its bustling port and vibrant city atmosphere, invites visitors to embark on an exciting journey filled with rich history, cultural landmarks, and a lively ambience. From its ancient roots as a major port in ancient times to its modern-day role as the gateway to the Greek islands, Piraeus holds a charm that is waiting to be explored.
Piraeus is the main port of Athens and a bustling city with 19th-century gems, bazaars and fish tavernas with an island feel. Discover the best of Piraeus, Greece.
Presently, Piraeus is the most important port in Greece, with around 20 million passengers per year. The port also connects the peninsula with most Greek islands, and all cruise ships touring the Aegean Sea stop at Piraeus for at least one day. Piraeus is made up of three separate harbors: Kantharos
Jun 3, 2019 · Piraeus is the largest Mediterranean port in terms of passenger traffic and commercial activity, and most of Athens' visitors simply consider it a transit… Head to Piraeus, Athens' nearby port city, for versatile coastline, tasty seafood, energetic nightlife and numerous cultural stops.
Greece, Europe. Ten kilometres southwest of central Athens, Piraeus is dazzling in its scale, its seemingly endless quays filled with ferries, ships and hydrofoils. It's the biggest port in the Mediterranean (more than 20 million passengers pass through annually), the hub of the Aegean ferry network, the centre of Greece’s maritime trade and ...
Today, it is the main port of Athens, the biggest one in Greece and one of the most important ports of the Mediterranean, a major shipping, industrial and transportation center of the country. City life focuses on the three parts of the port: the central one, the Zea marina and Mikrolimano.
Jun 2, 2013 · Piraeus (or Peiraieus) was the ancient port of Athens throughout the Archaic, Classical and Hellenistic periods and in fact consisted of three separate harbours - Kantharos, Zea, and Munichia.
