Weekend in Piraeus

Day 1

What to see:

• The Archaeological Museum of Piraeus. Through its exhibits you will learn a lot about the history of the city which in ancient times flourished as a commercial centre of the Eastern Mediterranean and a naval station of ancient Athens. In the courtyard is the Zeus Theatre.
• The Municipal Theatre of Piraeus. It is a landmark of the city and its interior layout follows the models of the Theatre d'Odeon in Paris. It was renovated and reopened in October 2013. Since then, visitors have enjoyed theatre plays, concerts, exhibitions, events, dance performances and much more. 
• The galleries in the former industrial area of Agios Dionysios-Papastratio.
   

What to do:

• A trip to the Zea Marina and Pasalimani (Zea Beach), one of the ancient naval stations of Piraeus and its second largest port. Breathe in the sea air and get into the atmosphere of the city's daily life.
• Tour of Piraeus to the Bay of Aphrodite. Especially at sunset the landscape is magnificent.
• Shopping in the city centre. 
  Food, coffee, drink:
  For brunch choose Pasalimani, or the neighborhood of Trouba. 
  For lunch you can try the traditional ouzeri or taverns with fresh fish and Greek cuisine in the area of the Naval Cadet School and Piraiki.
  For coffee or a drink you can go to the Zea Marina.

 

Day 2

What to see:

• The Maritime Museum of Greece, located at the entrance of the Zea Marina. Through its exhibits you will learn about the maritime tradition of Piraeus and Greece.
• The Municipal Gallery. Its rich collection includes 837 paintings by well-known modern Greek painters and younger artists.
• The churches of Agios Nikolaos, Agia Triada and Agios Spyridon. Besides being places of worship, they have excellent architecture and hagiographies.

What to do:

• Tour of Castella. It is one of the most charming districts of Piraeus, adorned with neoclassical houses and mansions of the 19th and early 20th century, many of which have been renovated. High from the top of Prophet Elias Hill, the view of Piraeus, the Saronic Gulf and the Attica coastline is impressive.
• Below Kastella is Mikrolimano, the picturesque little harbour of Piraeus that reminds of an island. It is ideal for a leisurely stroll by the sea with its piers and moored boats.