City Of Piraeus Greece - Πειραιάς is located in the periphery of Attica, Greece, and a municipality within Athens (Attica) third largest city in terms of population with the biggest port in Greece. It was first settled in the ages of Ancient Greece .The City of Piraeus later gained considerably in importance when Athens became a naval power.
The commercial harbor of Piraeus is one of the most important in the Mediterranean and it host the a great number of naval companies. The city itself with its suburbs is an industrial zone of particular importance for the Greek economy, but nevertheless its centre has broad streets, spacious squares, tree-lined avenues, and parks.
Nowadays the traveler is going to locate in the harbour of Piraeus (and the close by Zea) ticket offices,travel agents and the ships ready to take him to his favorite destination.
Besides the bustling and lively harbors of Passalimani and Mikrolimano, Piraeus hides many picturesque, colorful areas with neo-classical buildings, beautiful squares and parks. Neighborhoods that bring you back in time and imbue the city with an air of nostalgia. Piraeus is a modern city with a wide range of free-time activities and cultural possibilities.
