Piraeus (Πειραιάς), Greece

Piraeus is a major city within the metropolitan area of Athens. It is within the periphery of Attica, within the Athens urban area. Piraeus has a population of 176,000 (2011 estimate), making it the third largest municipality in Greece, and the second largest within the Athens urban area.

Piraeus is on the Saronic Gulf. It serves as the main harbor for Greece. It also has the biggest passenger port in Europe and the third largest in the world, servicing some 20 million passengers per year.

The area around Piraeus has been settled as early as the 26th century BC. Through its long history, it has suffered from numerous invasions. Its prosperity has always been closely related to the fortunes surrounding its harbor. The creation of a modern Greek state, with Athens at the capital, greatly improved its fortunes. It rapidly grew from being a town past its prime to one of the largest in the country, partly due to its geographical location and proximity to the Greek capital.

Church of St Aikaterini, Piraeus
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Mikrolimano, Piraeus
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Going to Piraeus

The most convenient way to reach Piraeus is to take a Metro subway from Athens. Line 1 of the Metro takes you to Pasalimáni, the Port of Piraeus. The fare is €1 for unlimited connections within 90 minutes.

Places of Interest in Piraeus

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