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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.
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.
Jun 2, 2013 · Located just 7 km (5 miles) south west of Athens, Piraeus is in fact a limestone peninsula offering natural harbours which the Athenians exploited to create what, at its height in the 5th century BCE, would be the most important port and biggest naval base in the Greek world.
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.
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.
Overview. Piraeus. Quick Reference. The great harbour complex of Athens, is a rocky limestone peninsula some 7 km. (4–5 mi.) SW of Athens, which Themistocles began to fortify in 493/2 as a base for Athens' rapidly expanding fleet in preference to the open roadstead of Phaleron.
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. 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.
Port of Piraeus. Location of the three harbors. Piraeus has always played a crucial role for Athens, considered the city’s main port since the eighth century BC through the fifth and fourth centuries BC and up to the emergence of the Roman Empire.
