PIREÁS has been the port of Athens since Classical times. Today it is a substantial metropolis in its own right, containing much of Greater Athens' industry, as well as the various commercial activities associated with a port: banking, importexport, freight and so on. For most visitors, though, it is Pireás's inter-island ferries that provide the reason for coming. The port at Pireás was founded at the beginning of the fifth century BC by Themistocles , who realized the potential of its three natural harbours. His work was consolidated by Pericles with the building of the " … more »
Piraeus is Greece's third largest city in terms of population and... more »
It's easy to hop on the subway and head to Athens' industrial port, Piraeus. Take a taxi... more »
It's easy to hop on the subway and head to Athens' industrial port, Piraeus. Take a taxi... more »
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