Ταξιδιωτικός οδηγός του/της Angelos
Φαγητό
It has an oval shape and many names: Mikrolimano, Fanari, Tourkolimano, Koumoundourou port. In ancient times, however, it had only one: Port Mounichia. It belongs to the district of Castella, with which it is connected by the steep streets with modern cafés and bars. It was given the name Fanari during the Byzantine period, probably because there was a lighthouse (fanos) at its entrance. It was called Koumoundourou port because of the namesake mansion that existed in its south end, where the Nautical Club of Greece stands today. It was given the name Tourkolimano during the revolution period, in 1821. Mikrolimano is one of the finest points of Piraeus with many dining and entertainment options. The enclosed bay is crowned by amphitheatrically built homes. The moored boats and the fishing boats swaying gently, the restaurants and cafes, the titillating scents of meze, the people enjoying a walk along the waterfront, are reminiscent Aegean island. The traffic here lasts until late in the evening as dozens of people enjoy a drink or cocktail in the lounge bars and café bars overlooking the sea.
In Koumoundourou coast you will also find some of the best fish taverns and restaurants of Piraeus, which are famous throughout Attica. Sitting on the wooden decks next to the water, enjoying the music, you will enjoy fresh fish, seafood, appetizers, ouzo and fine wines. Most locals have fond memories of this picturesque harbor, which over time has been remodeled and became a cosmopolitan destination for all hours of the day. A social and happy place where summer seems to last forever!
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ΜΙΚΡΟΛΙΜΑΝΟ
It has an oval shape and many names: Mikrolimano, Fanari, Tourkolimano, Koumoundourou port. In ancient times, however, it had only one: Port Mounichia. It belongs to the district of Castella, with which it is connected by the steep streets with modern cafés and bars. It was given the name Fanari during the Byzantine period, probably because there was a lighthouse (fanos) at its entrance. It was called Koumoundourou port because of the namesake mansion that existed in its south end, where the Nautical Club of Greece stands today. It was given the name Tourkolimano during the revolution period, in 1821. Mikrolimano is one of the finest points of Piraeus with many dining and entertainment options. The enclosed bay is crowned by amphitheatrically built homes. The moored boats and the fishing boats swaying gently, the restaurants and cafes, the titillating scents of meze, the people enjoying a walk along the waterfront, are reminiscent Aegean island. The traffic here lasts until late in the evening as dozens of people enjoy a drink or cocktail in the lounge bars and café bars overlooking the sea.
In Koumoundourou coast you will also find some of the best fish taverns and restaurants of Piraeus, which are famous throughout Attica. Sitting on the wooden decks next to the water, enjoying the music, you will enjoy fresh fish, seafood, appetizers, ouzo and fine wines. Most locals have fond memories of this picturesque harbor, which over time has been remodeled and became a cosmopolitan destination for all hours of the day. A social and happy place where summer seems to last forever!
Zea Marina
Αξιοθέατα
In the museum the naval history of the Greek nation unfolds before the eyes of the visitors, in consecutive halls. The museum is rich in models of ships, representations of historical events, various objects etc. of the antiquity, the Revolution of 1821, the modern history of the navy and our commercial shipping. You can admire parts of the Cononian wall of Piraeus and the famous shipsheds, where the triremes were repaired and maintained. The museum is considered the largest maritime museum in Greece. Among other exhibits there is a rich collection of 10,000 volumes of rare editions of nautical books and maps, artworks and rich photographic archive.
Info
The museum is located at Themistocleous coast, at the entrance of Zea Marina.
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Hellenic Maritime Museum
Akti ThemistokleousIn the museum the naval history of the Greek nation unfolds before the eyes of the visitors, in consecutive halls. The museum is rich in models of ships, representations of historical events, various objects etc. of the antiquity, the Revolution of 1821, the modern history of the navy and our commercial shipping. You can admire parts of the Cononian wall of Piraeus and the famous shipsheds, where the triremes were repaired and maintained. The museum is considered the largest maritime museum in Greece. Among other exhibits there is a rich collection of 10,000 volumes of rare editions of nautical books and maps, artworks and rich photographic archive.
Info
The museum is located at Themistocleous coast, at the entrance of Zea Marina.
Teatro Municipal de Pireu
32 Leof. Ir. PolitechniouThis significant museum of Piraeus features a representative and complete picture of the history of the city which in ancient times flourished as the commercial centre of the Eastern Mediterranean and as a naval dockyard of ancient Athens. The museum is housed in a two storey building and there is also an outdoor archaeological site. Τhe exhibits cover important dates in the history of Piraeus, the demes of Attica (burgs of Athens or subdivision of Attica, the region surrounding Athens) and the islands of the Saronic Gulf, from Mycenaean times to the Roman era. Some of the exhibits are extremely rare, in particular the famous bronze statues, the impressive monument of Kallithea, the figurines from the Minoan sanctuary on the summit of Kythera and the Mycenaean sanctuary in Methana. You will also admire the oldest surviving cast statue in Greece, a kouros (statue of a young male) dedicated to the god Apollo, two statues of Artemis and a theatrical tragedy mask -all brass works dating from the 4th century B.C. The marble lion of Moshato, which was a funerary offering, is also exhibited here, as is the funerary monument of Nikiratos and a bronze ram 0.8 meters long from an Athenian trireme.
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Archaeological Museum of Piraeus
31 Char. TrikoupiThis significant museum of Piraeus features a representative and complete picture of the history of the city which in ancient times flourished as the commercial centre of the Eastern Mediterranean and as a naval dockyard of ancient Athens. The museum is housed in a two storey building and there is also an outdoor archaeological site. Τhe exhibits cover important dates in the history of Piraeus, the demes of Attica (burgs of Athens or subdivision of Attica, the region surrounding Athens) and the islands of the Saronic Gulf, from Mycenaean times to the Roman era. Some of the exhibits are extremely rare, in particular the famous bronze statues, the impressive monument of Kallithea, the figurines from the Minoan sanctuary on the summit of Kythera and the Mycenaean sanctuary in Methana. You will also admire the oldest surviving cast statue in Greece, a kouros (statue of a young male) dedicated to the god Apollo, two statues of Artemis and a theatrical tragedy mask -all brass works dating from the 4th century B.C. The marble lion of Moshato, which was a funerary offering, is also exhibited here, as is the funerary monument of Nikiratos and a bronze ram 0.8 meters long from an Athenian trireme.
It is housed in the newly renovated post office of Piraeus, an elegant neoclassical building of the early 20th century. It started operating in 1957, initially as part of the Municipal Library and since 1985 as an independent department. Its rich collection includes 837 works of famous modern Greek painters and many younger artists. The Municipal Gallery also owns a collection of 80 sculptures of George Kastriotis, the collection of 156 works of the folk artist Stamatis Lazarou and the donation of personal belongings of the famous Greek actor Manos Katrakis. The gallery hosts periodic art exhibitions, lectures and other cultural events.
Piraeus Municipal Art Gallery
91 Leof. Ir. PolitechniouIt is housed in the newly renovated post office of Piraeus, an elegant neoclassical building of the early 20th century. It started operating in 1957, initially as part of the Municipal Library and since 1985 as an independent department. Its rich collection includes 837 works of famous modern Greek painters and many younger artists. The Municipal Gallery also owns a collection of 80 sculptures of George Kastriotis, the collection of 156 works of the folk artist Stamatis Lazarou and the donation of personal belongings of the famous Greek actor Manos Katrakis. The gallery hosts periodic art exhibitions, lectures and other cultural events.
This museum was founded in 2005 and hosts devices and objects relating to the electric railways from the early phase of their appearance in 1904, until the postwar years. In the museum you will also find many photographs and archival material related to the transportation means that existed in Greece.
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Electric Railway Museum
275 Akti KallimasiotiThis museum was founded in 2005 and hosts devices and objects relating to the electric railways from the early phase of their appearance in 1904, until the postwar years. In the museum you will also find many photographs and archival material related to the transportation means that existed in Greece.
Γειτονιές
On the hill that rises northwest from Mikrolimano and north from Votsalakia beach, you will find the most beautiful district of Piraeus: The Castella. Walk around and admire the architecture of the neighborhood with mansions of the 19th century. The uphill streets like Irakleous, Falireos, Foskolou and Vasileos Pavlou offer a panoramic view. From the Veakeio Theatre and even higher at the Prophet Elias, the coastline to Vouliagmeni is clearly distinguishable. To the west of the Prophet Elias hill there are the old waterworks of Athens and a grove, while in the south there are traces of fortifications from the archaic period.
At the top of the hill of Castella you will find the church of Prophet Elias and Veakeio theater. It was built based on the design patterns of ancient theaters and it can accommodate 2000 spectators. At the inauguration in June 1969 the opera Nabucco by Verdi was presented by the National Opera. Each summer the Municipality of Piraeus organize here a number of interesting cultural events.
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Kastella
On the hill that rises northwest from Mikrolimano and north from Votsalakia beach, you will find the most beautiful district of Piraeus: The Castella. Walk around and admire the architecture of the neighborhood with mansions of the 19th century. The uphill streets like Irakleous, Falireos, Foskolou and Vasileos Pavlou offer a panoramic view. From the Veakeio Theatre and even higher at the Prophet Elias, the coastline to Vouliagmeni is clearly distinguishable. To the west of the Prophet Elias hill there are the old waterworks of Athens and a grove, while in the south there are traces of fortifications from the archaic period.
At the top of the hill of Castella you will find the church of Prophet Elias and Veakeio theater. It was built based on the design patterns of ancient theaters and it can accommodate 2000 spectators. At the inauguration in June 1969 the opera Nabucco by Verdi was presented by the National Opera. Each summer the Municipality of Piraeus organize here a number of interesting cultural events.