Piraeus - Wikipedia
WEBIt is a huge marine and commercial-industrial centre, and home to Greece’s largest harbour. The port of Piraeus is the chief port in Greece, the 5th largest passenger port in Europe [5] and the 24th largest passenger port in the world serving about 4.37 million passengers annually in 2020.
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 Planet
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
WEBFor many, Piraeus is the busy port from which you catch a ferry to a Greek island. But ask a local and you'll hear a different story. Our list of best things to do in Piraeus is just that... a local's perspective on what to see and do in this historic city.
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.
Piraeus Neighbourhood Guide | The Official Athens Guide - This is …
WEBTake time to explore and you’ll find archaeological sights, stunning sea views, as far as the Saronic Gulf islands; and some of the best fish restaurants in Athens. Piraeus was first incorporated into Athens in 515 BC. In 493 BC, the great naval strategist Themistocles began fortification works to enclose both cities behind Long Walls.
Piraeus – Complete City Guide | Discover Greece
WEBPiraeus is not just a bustling port but an intriguing destination in its own right, inviting visitors to explore its markets, bars, squares, yacht marinas and gourmet restaurants, as well as the local hangouts where impromptu bouzouki evenings bring back the spirit of the fifties and sixties.
Piraeus travel - Lonely Planet | Greece, Europe
WEBPiraeus. Greece, Europe. Ten kilometres southwest of central Athens, Piraeus is dazzling in its scale, its seemingly endless quays filled with ferries, ships and hydrofoils.
Piraeus - Visit Greece
WEBPiraeus since then acquired a global reputation thanks to this film and song speaking about the town port of Piraeus. 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.
Piraeus – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBThe Piraeus ( Πειραιάς, official transliteration Pireas) is the ancient port of Athens, and still functions as the chief exit point from the city by sea, for destinations among the Aegean Islands and elsewhere in the east Mediterranean.
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