Piraeus is a port city in Greece, in the decentralized Attica region, in the Piraeus regional unit, in the southwestern part of the Athens metropolitan area. The seat and only town of the Piraeus municipality. In 2011, it had 163,688 inhabitants.
- Archaeological Museum of Piraeus. Founded in 1935 and expanded in 1966, the museum is small in size but has many significant pieces in its collection. These include bronze statues of Apollo and Athena from the Archaic and Classical periods of Greek art, as well as a fine collection of funerary stelae.
- Piraeus Municipal Theatre. Completed in 1895, the Municipal Theatre (Greek: Δημοτικό Θέατρο, Dimotiko Theatro) has been a hallmark of Piraeus for over a century. During its long history, it has hosted not only plays by famous actors and concerts by great composers (Manos Hatzidakis, Mikis Theodorakis and others), but also the Municipal Gallery of Piraeus and the Historical Archives. Restoration works were completed in 2013 and the theatre is now dedicated to its original purpose of hosting theatrical performances.
- Piraeus Terminal Station. One of the oldest of its kind in Greece, built on the site of the first conventional railway station in Piraeus, it was completed in 1929. Its original interior and exterior architecture were restored before the 2004 Olympic Games. Since 2005, it has also housed
- Votsalakia Beach. A peaceful mix of sandy and pebbly shores, it is situated in the heart of Piraeus, a charming suburb of Athens. This idyllic resort offers a range of facilities including a well-equipped gym, a pristine tennis court, two large football pitches, a sparkling swimming pool and even a cinema for those who enjoy entertainment. Convenience is at your fingertips with facilities such as toilets, free parking and numerous bus stops ensuring a hassle-free visit. Surrounded by tall buildings, state-of-the-art sports complexes and fanciful trees, Votsalakia offers a picturesque escape. Marvel at the majestic expanse of azure sea, the rugged mountains of Hellas and the sprawling suburbs of Athens, all from the comfort of this peaceful beach.
- Karaiskakis Stadium. Olympiakos is one of the most successful clubs in Greek football, having been Greek champions more times than any other club. Their rivalry with Panathinaikos is widely considered to be one of the most intense in the world.
- Ionion Hotel. The hotel is run by Mr. Takis A. Saxionis, who answers emails personally. The hotel is very close to the X96 bus stop and not far from the ferries. The hotel is a great place to spend the night if you catch an early ferry. The hotel costs around €50 per night for a room for two (bathroom in the apartment). Most rooms have air conditioning and a balcony.
- Shopping. The main street for clothes shopping in Piraeus is Sotiros Dios, mostly busy and quite nice to walk through, coming up from the port and coming down towards the Marina. There are many shops and cafes along the port, especially towards the cruise terminal and the metro station. Fresh fish, vegetables, fruit, meat, poultry – can be bought at the market in the city centre (Agora). Hondos Centre – cosmetics, bath liquids, clothes, shoes etc on Ethnikis Antystasios street. Jumbo – school supplies, children’s, cheap, right next to the train station line 1 and next to the OSE train station.
