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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.
Discover the best things to do in Piraeus, including neighbourhoods and marinas (Piraiki, Zeas, Pasalimani, Mikrolimano and Kastella), museums, tavernas, art spaces and nightlife)
Jul 4, 2024 · 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.
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.
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 point to the Aegean islands. However, this city's versatile coastline and numerous cultural stops make it a destination in its own right.
Piraeus. A port-city with a fascinating ancient history, vibrant, with sights worth seeing. A city that grew and gained power, becoming an important commercial, cultural and industrial center throughout the centuries.
Piraeus is a city that brims with captivating attractions and landmarks, offering visitors a wealth of experiences to explore. From picturesque harbors to cultural institutions, here are some of the top highlights that await you in Piraeus.
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.
Piraeus, located in the southeast of Greece, is home to Europe’s biggest passenger port and as such is a huge draw for cruise ships from around the world bringing tourists eager to explore this centuries-old city.
Piraeus. 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 ...
