Piraeus is situated in the Saronic Gulf bay 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 reaching its biggest splendor, and the Themistoclean Walls were completed.

As a result Piraeus flourished and became a port of high security with a great commercial activity, and a city throbbing with life. The original town of Piraeus was planned by the architect Hippodamus of Miletus in the famous grid system that he devised, probably in the time of Pericles. The town was captured in 85 B.C. by Romans and later it was totally destroyed by the Roman Lucius Cornelius Sulla in 86 B.C. Greek state was formed in the 19^th century with the population of 50 people in Piraeus. When Piraeus became the main port of the country, its development started.

Nowadays Piraeus is the biggest sea and trade port of Mediterranean. It is possible to reach all the habited Greek islands and different countries. Piraeus is situated in 10 km from downtown of Athens and is connected with the capital by bus and metro transportation.

Here you will be surprised by seeing interesting private residences in neoclassical style and modern buildings. During summer time you can visit Castela Theatre and in winter you can go to the State Piraeus Theatre.

Business and touristic areas in Piraeus are it`s bays, such as: Mikrolimano, Pasalimani, Zea, Freatida and Hatzikiriakio.

There are a lot of 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 and picturesque 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 525 B.C.