Piraeus (Pireas) | |
Information | |
Country | Greece |
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City | Athens |
Altitude | Between 2 and m |
Area | 11 km² |
Population | 175 697 hab.(2011) |
Density | 15,972.45 inhab./km² |
Postal code | 185 xx |
Telephone prefix | 210 |
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Official site | |
Piraeus is a district ofAthens, known mainly for its port.
Understand
Piraeus is one of the largest passenger ports in the world.
It consists of three ports:
- Kantharos – passenger port
- Microlimano – Marina
- Zea – Marina
Each year, around 12 million travelers pass through this port, both on international lines and on its internal lines, in particular to the Aegean islands.
To go
The metro drops you off in the heart of this popular and bustling district.
Departure to all the Greek islands whose Cyclades.
See
- Archaeological museum
Make
The Piraeus football team, Olympiacos, is internationally renowned.