Trireme Olympias in Piraeus: How to Plan a Visit
Trireme Olympias is a working reconstruction of a fifth-century BC Athenian warship with a modern history of trials, ceremonies and public visits. Its berth and visi…
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Piraeus Travel Guide
Trireme Olympias is a working reconstruction of a fifth-century BC Athenian warship with a modern history of trials, ceremonies and public visits. Its berth and visi…
Read ArticleA Piraeus walking tour can start in Kastella and link the hillside neighbourhood with the city centre and historic harbours. Use the local route descriptions to shap…
A day in Piraeus can begin among Kastella’s hilltop lanes, continue to the Archaeological Museum and harbour, then finish around the city’s cultural venues. Here’s a…
The Municipal Theatre of Piraeus is a neoclassical landmark in the city centre, with a recurring programme of theatre, music, dance and family activities. Here’s wha…
The Maritime Museum of Greece in Piraeus traces Greek maritime history from antiquity to modern times. Find practical details on its collections, waterfront displays…
Kastella is a hillside neighbourhood in Piraeus, built on Prophet Elias Hill above Mikrolimano and the coastline. This guide covers its streets, viewpoints, cultural…
Harokopio University is in Kallithea, south-southwest of the Acropolis and Philopappos Hill. Its main gate is on Eleftheriou Venizelou Avenue, with Metro Line 1 and…
The Faliro Olympic Beach Volleyball Centre is an outdoor venue in the Faliro Coastal Zone Olympic Complex, built for the 2004 Summer Olympics. Check whether access i…
The Eugenides Foundation New Digital Planetarium in Palaio Faliro combines a large hemispherical dome with a changing program of shows. Here are the essentials on ti…
Three direct public-transport services connect Athens International Airport with Piraeus: Metro Line 3, the suburban railway and the X96 express bus. Their estimated…
The Archaeological Museum of Piraeus traces the city’s ancient history through finds from the wider Piraeus area and southern Attica. Here’s what to look for, how to…