Municipal Theatre of Piraeus
Piraeus Line (23): Municipal Theatre of Piraeus The architectural study of the theatre was conducted by the architect Ioannis Lazarimos in 1881–1883 The architectural study of the theatre was conducted by the architect Ioannis Lazarimos in 1881–1883, the construction started in 1884 and finished in 1885. Many eminent Greek and foreign theater companies presented their lyric and dramatic repertoires in the theatre which also hosted a great number of dance groups, music and chorus ensembles, etc. Originally, the foyer was used as a dance hall for charity organizations and later it was...
Athens Intercontinental
Piraeus Line (20): Athens Intercontinental Athens Ledra is a luxurious 5-star hotel conveniently located only 5.4km (3.4mi) from the centre of Athens Athens Ledra is a luxurious 5-star hotel conveniently located only 5.4km (3.4mi) from the centre of Athens. Guests of the hotel will have easy access to Syggrou, Philopappos Monument and Foundation of the Hellenic World (Hellenic Cosmos). Kaisariani Monastery (Kessariani) is also not far away. The Athens Ledra is located within 3 km from the Acropolis and close to Metro stations and the business district of Athens. The scenic Old Town...
2nd Cruise Ships Terminal
Piraeus Line (16): 2nd Cruise Ships Terminal The port of Piraeus is the chief port in Greece, the largest passenger port in Europe. In 1456, Piraeus became known as the Aslan Liman (Lion’s Port), a name given by Ottoman Turks during the Ottoman occupation of Greece. The Piraeus Lion was looted in 1687 by Francesco Morosini during his expedition against Athens and was carried to the Venetian Arsenal, where it still stands today. A copy of the lion statue is on display at the Archaeological Museum of Piraeus. ...
1st Cruise Ships Terminal
Piraeus Line (15): 1st Cruise Ships Terminal The port of Piraeus is the chief port in Greece, the largest passenger port in Europe. The port of Piraeus is the chief port in Greece, the largest passenger port in Europe and the third largest in the world, servicing about 20 million passengers annually. With a throughput of 1.4 million TEUs, Piraeus is placed among the top ten ports in container traffic in Europe and the top container port in the Eastern Mediterranean. The city hosted events in both the 1896 and 2004 Summer...
Kotzia Square
Athens Line (14): Kotzia Square Kotzia Square is the square beyond the Athens Market on Athinas street. Kotzia Square is the square beyond the Athens Market on Athinas street. Is the Square of the Dimarcheo, or City Hall Square, the government center for Athens. The square which is known as Platia Ethniki Andistassis (National Resistance) or more popularly Kotzia Square is one of the most impressive squares in Greece, surrounded by some beautiful neo-classic buildings from the turn of the century. In the area around you can also see: Central Market (42, Athinas...
Monastiraki – Thession
Athens Line (13): Thession - Monastiraki The district of Thession can be found south-west of Monastiraki. The district of Thession can be found south-west of Monastiraki. It is a place, famous for its great number of cafés and bars, with a beautiful view on the Acropolis. Most of the Athenians love this area and often go for their night walk and amusements. This is the reason why it is usually crowded, especially during the week-ends, from 10 p. m. to 3 a.m. In the area around you can also see: Technopolis: this enormous complex...
Karaiskaki Square
Athens Line (12): Karaiskaki Square Karaiskaki Square may be in a central location inside Athens but it is not as noisy as Omonia or Syntagma Square. Karaiskaki Square may be in a central location inside Athens but it is not as noisy as Omonia or Syntagma Square. It does have a metro station and many great hotels are found there while tourists seem to like the location because it is both central but yet not so crowded and noisy. At a walking distance you will find Larissis station which can lead you...
Omonia Square
Athens Line (11): Omonia Square Omonia and Exarcheia are among Athens’ oldest, most well-worn districts. Omonia and Exarcheia are among Athens’ oldest, most well-worn districts. Though neither qualifies as beautiful, both are steeped in history, some of it quite recent. In 1973, the Polytechnic student uprising in Exarcheia was crushed by the junta, but it did eventually lead to the fall of the hated military dictatorship. The students left behind a neighborhood full of cafés alive with political debate; this is also the best place to hear rembetika, the gritty Greek blues....
National Archaeological Museum
Athens Line (10): National Archaeological Museum One of the world’s most important museums, housed in an imposing neoclassical building Founded at the end of 19th in order to secure all the finds from the nineteenth Century excavations in and around Athens. However, it was enriched with findings from all over Greece (more than 11000 exhibits), displaying their historical, cultural and artistic value. Tel: +30 (210) 8217724. In the area around you can also see: The National Tecnhical University of Athens (NTUA) (next to the national archaeological museum, on the right). The National Technical University (NTUA)...