Piraeus is situated in the Saronic Gulfbay and it is the main port of Athens since ancient times. Piraeus became very powerful in V B.C. when it was connected with Athens by the Long Walls reachingits biggest splendor, and the Themistoclean Walls were completed.
Asa result Piraeus flourished and became a port of high security with a greatcommercial activity, and a city throbbing with life. The original town ofPiraeus was planned by the architect Hippodamus of Miletus in the famous grid systemthat he devised, probably in the time of Pericles. The town was captured in 85B.C. by Romans and later it was totally destroyed by the Roman Lucius CorneliusSulla in 86 B.C. Greek state was formed in the 19th century with thepopulation of 50 people in Piraeus. When Piraeus became the main port of thecountry, its development started.
Nowadays Piraeus is the biggest sea and trade port of Mediterranean. It is possible toreach all the habited Greek islands and different countries. Piraeus is situatedin 10 km from downtown of Athens and is connected with the capital by bus andmetro transportation.
Here you will besurprised by seeing interesting private residences in neoclassical style andmodern buildings. During summer time you can visit Castela Theatre and in winter you can go to the State Piraeus Theatre.
Business andtouristic areas in Piraeus are it`s bays, such as: Mikrolimano, Pasalimani,Zea, Freatida and Hatzikiriakio.
There are a lotof Greek taverns where they will offer you a wide choice of fish, seafood,meat, fresh vegetable and fruits. For sure you will enjoy sea breeze andpicturesque sea view with numerous boats and yachts.
There is also Archeological and Sea Museums that are worth visiting. The most interesting exhibit items of Archeological Museum is Athina Statue and Apollon Statue that were built in 525B.C.
