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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.
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.
Discover the best things to do in Piraeus, including neighbourhoods and marinas (Piraiki, Zeas, Pasalimani, Mikrolimano and Kastella), museums, tavernas, art spaces and nightlife)
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.
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 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.
Piraeus, also written Peiraieus, is only eight kilometers from central Athens and to this day is considered the port city of the Greek capital. Currently, the area has a population of nearly 200,000 people.
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.
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.
