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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.
The Port of Piraeus (Greek: Λιμάνι του Πειραιά) is the chief sea port of Piraeus, located on the Saronic Gulf on the western coasts of the Aegean Sea, the largest port in Greece and one of the largest in Europe.
Piraeus Bank is a universal bank providing various banking services. Historically a bank supportive of SMEs it now also possesses particular know-how in the areas of agricultural banking, consumer and mortgage credit, green banking, capital markets, investment banking, leasing and electronic banking. [10] Piraeus Bank Group.
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, 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.
For 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.
Athens. Piraeus - A Port City Like No Other. Discover the vibrant city and bustling port of Piraeus! Situated just southwest of Athens, Piraeus holds immense importance as the main port serving the capital city of Greece.
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.
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 Neighbourhood Guide. For Athenians, the city’s historic port is the place to head for seaside cafés, gritty bars, and first-rate seafood restaurants. Piraeus is much more than just a port. It’s a city in its own right. Yet most visitors fleetingly pass through on their way to the Greek islands and see little beyond the smoggy ...
