Piraeus - Wikipedia
WEBPiraeus (/ 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 urban area …
Piraeus | Greece, Map, History, & Facts | Britannica
WEBPiraeus, 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. The main harbour, Kántharos (ancient Cantharus), is enclosed on the west by the.
A perfect day in Athens' port: a guide to Piraeus – Lonely ...
WEBJun 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.
10 best things to do in Piraeus | Discover Greece
WEBDiscover the best things to do in Piraeus, including neighbourhoods and marinas (Piraiki, Zeas, Pasalimani, Mikrolimano and Kastella), museums, tavernas, art spaces and nightlife)
Piraeus – Complete City Guide | Discover Greece
WEBPiraeus 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.
Piraeus Neighbourhood Guide | The Official Athens Guide
WEBPiraeus Neighbourhood Guide. For Athenians, the city’s historic port is the place to head for seaside cafés, gritty bars, and first-rate seafood restaurants. Piraeus is much more than just a port. It’s a city in its own right. Yet most visitors fleetingly pass through on their way to the Greek islands and see little beyond the smoggy ...
Piraeus - World History Encyclopedia
WEBJun 2, 2013 · Located just 7 km (5 miles) south west of Athens, Piraeus is in fact a limestone peninsula offering natural harbours which the Athenians exploited to create what, at its height in the 5th century BCE, would be the most important port and biggest naval base in the Greek world.
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