Day Trips
Pireas is not only the most important harbour of Athens,
it is much more...
you can choose how to pass your vacation in Pireas. We recommend to visit
the three beautiful natural harbours.
Running throughout Piraeus are remnants of the Long Walls. These
structures were built to fortify Piraeus' three natural harbors after
Themistocles' victory over the Persians at the Battle of Salamis in 480
B.C. In 445 B.C. the walls were extended all the way to Athens. The Long
Walls were destroyed after the Peloponnesian Wars but were eventually
rebuilt in 394 B.C.
.The main harbour of Piraeus Its ancient name was
Kantharos is one of the most important in the Mediterranean.
The city itself with its suburbs is an industrial zone of particular
importance for the Greek economy, but its centre nevertheless has broad
streets, spacious squares, tree-lined avenues, and parks.
.Zea now called Pasalimani, is one of the largest
marinas in the Mediterranean. from Akti Miaouli take the Terpsitheas
street and will take you straight to the marina port of Zea.
this is the area where some of the most impressive yachts and cruisers in
Greece are moored. The coastline is full of restaurants, tavernas, bars,
big department stores and a Cosmopolitan atmosphere makes Passalimani the
must go area of Piraeus. You can find also shops catering for the needs of
yachtsmen. This is also where you will find the Flying Dolphins
(hovercrafts) if you want to go to the Saronic Gulf islands.,
Walking all the way around Zea to the west you get to Piraiki the place
with a lot of Fish taverns,ouzeri cafes and bars where you can enjoy fresh
fish grilled octopus and ouzo the famous greek aperitif at the sea front
over viewing the Saronic gulf and the islands of Salamis and Aegina .Best
time to go at the sunset ,an unforgettable experience.
.Munichia, also known as Mikrolimano or Tourkolimano
the second Yacht marina of the big port
its once protected by the goddess Mounichia Artemis is today a popular
hang-out for tourists with yachts and fishing-boats, with lots of fish
restaurants and 15 minutes walk to the Stadium of Peace and Friendship in
Faliro.
.Kastella Above Mikrolimano built on a hill which
much mentioned in popular song is also known as Prophetis Elias, Kastella
is Piraeus' most fashionable neighbourhood. If you walk towards the top of
the hill you will find yourselves in narrow streets surrounded by
picturesque houses.with the Veakeio Theatre, well known for its summer
performances nearby. The view of the central harbour, Zea and Mikrolimano,
from here Is unique.
.Not to lose is the monastiraki of piraes, A flea
market like the Athenian one of Monastiraki. One can find real bargains
here. It takes place every Sunday on Dragatsaniou and Mavromichali
Streets.
You can also choose to see the numerous churches and
museums in Pireas.
.PIRAEUS ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM
In the Piraeus area two ancient theatres (at Zea and Munichia) and remains
of the ancient fortifications have been unearthed. The important finds in
the Piraeus Museum are evidence of the city's prosperity. The
Archaeological Museum is at No. 31 Harilaou Trikoupi Street. The main
collection is made up of large numbers of funerary stelai, dating from the
Classical to the Roman period, while there is a special room devoted to a
reconstruction of a funerary monument of large proportions. Also on
display is a series of reliefs of the Roman period showing subjects from
the shield of Athena Parthenos on the Acropolis, but the Museum's most
important exhibits are without doubt four bronze statues - of Apollo (530
BC), Athena (fourth century BC), and Artemis (fourth century BC), found in
1958.
(closed Mondays, open 9.00 am - 3.00 pm Tuesday-Saturday, 9.30 am - 2.30pm
Sunday)
.MARITIME MUSEUM
This is located at Akti Themistokleous, near the Zea marina. it contains
model ships, maps, a section of the Long Walls, an old lighthouse, objects
from Aristotle Onassis's yacht 'Argo', models of ships carved from bone by
French prisoners at the time of the Napoleonic Wars, and objects from the
period of the War of independence of 1821 down to the time of the Balkan
Wars.
.THE MUNICIPAL THEATRE OF PIREAS
The building is a perfectly symmetric and rectangular edifice with
dimensions of 34 x 45 meters. Its facade is decorated by an entrance of
four Corinthian style columns and a pediment. Above the chamber there is a
rectangular elevated frame which also ends to a pedimental crowning. The
hall is horseshoe shaped of an Italian style, with a parterre, galleries
and circles on four levels and with a total capacity of 1.300 seats. The
stage's dimensions are 20 x 14 meters, with the provision of a pre-stage
booth and an orchestra balcony. The stage tower is 18 meters high and the
off-the-scene stage is 9 meters wide. The theater's foyer is two stories
high and embraces semi-circular hall.
The architectural study was conducted by the architect Ioannis Lazarimos
in 1881-1883, the construction started in 1884 and finished in 1885. Many
eminent Greek and foreign theater companies presented their lyric and
dramatic repertoires in the theater which also hosted a great number of
dance groups, music and chorus ensembles, etc. Originally, the foyer was
used as a dance hall for charity organizations and later it was developed
to a hall for exhibitions and lectures.
Address Iroon Politechniou Street, 185 32 Pireus
Prefecture Attica
Directorate Cultural Buildings and Restoration of Modern Monuments
Phone Numbers +30-210-3226549, 4120333
.MUNICIPAL GALLERY OF PIREAS
The Municipal Gallery of Piraeus was inaugurated in 1957 and began to
function as a section of the Municipal Library in the building of the
Municipal Theatre.
In 1985 it became an independent department and included 837 works, among
which works by M. Axelos, K. Volanakis, P. Vyzantiou, A. Geralis, E.
Doukas, D. Kokotsis, Th. Lazaris, N. Lytras, K. Maleas, M. Ekonomou, K.
Romanides, A. Christofis, as well as works by many notable younger
artists, among whom a special place is reserved for a considerable number
of artists from Piraeus.
Also in the Municipal Gallery is the collection of 80 sculptures by George
Kastriotis, a collection of 156 works by the popular artist St. Lazaros,
as well as the collection donated by the famous Greek actor Manos Katrakis
(theatrical costumes, photographs and theatrical material, personal
belongings, etc.).
Some of the most important exhibits of the museum are:
N. Lytras, "Sun-bathing", oil, 69x50 cm.
M. Axelos, "The port of Piraeus", oil, 72x132 cm.
P. Vyzantios, "The building under construction", tempera, 53x43 cm.
Address 91 Iroon Polytechniou Str , 185 36 Piraeus
Telephone +30-210-4194585
.ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM OF KYTHERA
The building was constructed in 1911 in order to shelter the Kytheraic
Union and it was donated to the Greek Ministry of Culture in 1975. In 1981
it was renovated in order to house the finds of the excavations and in
1991, a room (xenon) was added.
The museum contains the Minoan finds from the excavations of Palaeopolis.
Address 801 00 Chora, Kythera
Region Piraeus
Perfecture Attica
Ephorate 2nd Ephorate of Prehistoric and Classical Antiquities
Opening hours
Tickets Summer Opening Hours Free admission
Tel. +30-27350-31.739
.ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM OF POROS
The museum was constructed in the 1960's, in a plot donated by the Koryzis
family. The building cannot be extended, unless the Greek State purchases
the plot next to the museum.
The museum contains collections of finds from the excavations of the
sanctuary of Poseidon at Kalavreia, finds from the excavations of the
French Archaeological School in Troezena, collections of funerary stelae,
ancient inscriptions and Geometric pottery from Troezena, ancient
inscriptions and Hellenistic figurines from Methana and collection of
finds from the old excavations at Hermione, including pottery, bronze
vessels and figurines.
Address Poros 180 20
Region Piraeus
Perfecture Attica
Ephorate 2nd Ephorate of Prehistoric and Classical Antiquities
Opening hours
Tickets Summer Opening Hours Free admission
Tel. +30-2980 - 23.276
.COLLECTION OF BYZANTINE AND POST-BYZANTINE A O
KYTHERA
The collection is housed in the Post-Byzantine church of the Ascension at
Livadi, which was ceded by the Diocese of Kythera. It contains
characteristic examples of the artistic production of the island, ranging
from the Early Christian to the Post-Byzantine period: wall paintings and
a floor mosaic detached from churches, portable icons, and a few items of
silverwork, metalwork and pottery.
Address Church of Analepsis, Livadi, 80100 Kythera
Prefecture Peiraeus
Region Attica
Ephorate 1st Ephorate of Byzantine Antiquities
Opening hours
Tickets Summer Opening Hours Free admission
Telephone +30-27350-31731
.SANCTUARY OF POSEIDON ON POROS
Of the Archaic temple in the sanctuary of Poseidon, only the foundation
ditch is preserved. The stoas of the Agora and the Bouleuterion were built
gradually during the 4th and the 3rd centuries B.C. The identification of
the so-called "Asklepieion" or the "Heroon of Demosthenes" is not certain.
Excavations on the site were conducted in 1898 by the Swedish S. Wide-Keljberd
and have not been resumed ever since.
Address 180 02 Poros
Perfecture Piraeus
District Attica
Ephorate 2nd Ephorate of Prehistoric and Classical Antiquities
Opening hours
Tickets Summer Opening Hours Free admission
Winter Opening Hours
Telephone +30-210-2980-23.276
