Piraeus

If you're heading to the Aegean islands, you will probably pass through Piraeus, a city adjacent to Athens and a major commercial and maritime center.

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Numerous sailing ships anchored in the marina of Piraeus.
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Piraeus Things to Do

The exterior of the gigantic Karaiskakis Stadium in Piraeus supported by massive red trestles.
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Karaiskakis Stadium

It's the home of Olympiakos FC and hosts the team's museum. With a capacity of 32,115 spectators, it's a great place to watch some football.

A photo of the exterior of the Peace and Friendship Stadium (SEF) in Piraeus.
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Peace and Friendship Stadium (SEF)

Indoor stadium that can host 14.500 spectators and home of Olympiakos basketball team. It is an excellent place for a run.

Excited participants during an adventure ride on a game of Allou! Fun Park in Athens.
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Allou! Fun Park

The biggest amusement park in Greece offers entertainment and loads of adrenaline-inducing experiences whole year round.

An aerial photo of the Port of Piraeus with many ships anchored by the docks.
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Port of Piraeus

The largest Greek port and a significant European transportation hub, it connects the mainland with the islands and the rest of the world.

Piraeus Attractions

The front part and the entrance of Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center in Athens.
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Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center

This cultural center hosts a series of interesting events, the National Library of Greece, the Greek National Opera, and has a massive park.

A picture of the exterior of the Municipal Theatre of Piraeus.
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Municipal Theatre of Piraeus

This impressive neoclassical building is Piraeus' main stage for more than a century - it hosts theater plays, concerts, and speeches.

An overview of the promenade of Mikrolimano and the marina with numerous sailing boats.
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Mikrolimano

An unexpectedly charming seafront walk close to Greece's biggest port with numerous restaurants, cafeterias, and a peaceful marina.

Piraeus Why visit?

  • Its ancient name translates as "the ferry."
  • Home to Greece's most-followed football team, Olympiakos.
  • The largest European passenger port.

Piraeus Museums

Dozens of dolls and other toys in showcases in a well-lit room.
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Benaki Toy Museum Athens

A rare thematic museum exploring ways children play from antiquity to modern times. Among its 20000 exhibits, you will find some reminiscent of your childhood.

A picture showing displayed sculptures in one of the rooms of the Archaeological Museum of Piraeus.
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Archaeological Museum of Piraeus

Some exceptional ancient Greek art in here, including some items over 3300 years old, still in good shape. A meticulous tour takes around an hour.

A picture of the front yard and the main entrance of the Hellenic Maritime Museum in Piraeus.
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Hellenic Maritime Museum

The largest naval museum in Greece presents Greek naval tradition from prehistoric times to today with an emphasis on the 19th and 20th centuries.

Piraeus Day Trips

A photo showing the rock of acropolis and the Monastiraki Square in central Athens.
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Athens

You probably won't avoid passing by the capital. The cradle of Western thinking, Athens is a vibrant city rich with history, arts, and nightlife.

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