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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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A Piraeus Walking Tour from Kastella to the City Centre
A 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…
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What to Do in Piraeus for a Day: A One-Day Itinerary
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…
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Municipal Theater of Piraeus: Shows, Visits, and Getting There
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…
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Maritime Museum of Greece in Piraeus: A Visitor Guide
The Maritime Museum of Greece in Piraeus traces Greek maritime history from antiquity to modern times. Find practical details on its collections, waterfront displays…
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Kastella, Piraeus: A Neighbourhood Guide
Kastella is a hillside neighbourhood in Piraeus, built on Prophet Elias Hill above Mikrolimano and the coastline. This guide covers its streets, viewpoints, cultural…
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Harokopio University: A Visitor’s Practical Guide
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…
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Faliro Olympic Beach Volleyball Centre: Visitor Information
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…
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Eugenides Foundation New Digital Planetarium: Visitor Guide
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…
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How to Get from ATH to Piraeus
Three direct public-transport services connect Athens International Airport with Piraeus: Metro Line 3, the suburban railway and the X96 express bus. Their estimated…
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Archaeological Museum of Piraeus: What to See
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…