Piraeus - Harbors
At Piraeus in addition to the principal harbor, Kántharos, the smaller ancient harbors to the east are still in use - Pasalimáni (ancient Zea), Tourkolímano and recently also Mikrolímano (ancient Mounychia). New port installations to relieve the pressure on the main harbor are under construction at Fáliron, where the original harbor of Athens, before Piraeus, had been.
|
Must-see attractions nearby:
|
The most characteristic parts of the modern town, which combines the atmosphere of a large port with the amenities of a city, are around the principal harbor, around Mikrolímano with its tavernas, and in Korais Square, on the hill between the two harbors.
Related Attractions
Ancient Remains
The remains of ancient boat-sheds can be seen under water on the east side of Pasalimáni harbor and behind the Archeological Museum in Chariláou Trikoúpi Street is a Hellenistic theater (second century B.C.). Stretches of Konon's town walls (394-339 B.C.) can be seen at the southwest tip of the town.
