Piraeus... a famous city, picturesque, gifted with pure beauty and rich cultural heritage, but also modern, dynamic living and breathing every moment, combining  in a masterful way the past with the present. A city which is a vibrant, happy, which despite the hard times, gets its power from the sea that "embraces" it tenderly and looks optimistically in to the future...
At  the beautiful Pireaus, you have several interesting options to see and to entertain yourselves. Nestorion Palaio Faliro is the right point to stay and visit not only Pireaus bus Athens as well.
1. Visit the important Archaeological Museum.
In its halls you will have the opportunity to see some rare exhibits, such as the bronze statues of Apollo (6th century BC.) of Athena (forth century BC.) and of Artemis (forth century BC.) and the impressive monument of kallithea.
Map to go: https://goo.gl/maps/KQFxb
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2. Impressive Municipal Theatre of Pireaus.
Visit the impressive Municipal Theatre of Pireaus, facing Korais Square, where the "heart" of the city beats. It deservedly is considered as one of the most remarkable samples of public architecture in Greece of the 19th century. But also as one of the best  theaters in Balkans!
Map  to go: https://goo.gl/maps/gDbRL
3. One afternoon go up to Prophet Elias.
On the top of the hill of Prophet Elias you watch an interesting concert or a play with famous singers and leading actors. In this area you will find cafes with panoramic views and taverns with good grilled meat..
Map to go: https://goo.gl/maps/DOQ4B
4. Mikrolimano
Mikrolimano is perfect for lunch or dinner, coffee, dessert and clubbing at atmospheric bars with nice music. You will descend to the picturesque harbor with the fishing boats and yachts.
Map to go: https://goo.gl/maps/Gp0js
Some History: Ancient Pireaus until the revolution of 1821
Browsing memories, we learn that the history of Piraeus is lost in the depths of centuries.. In antiquity, Piraeus was a small town and an island, as its name declares, which came from the verb "pereoo" that means "I pass someone to the other side". Later it joined the mainland by the alluvial material the torrents had carried away. Thus, a peninsula was created, now known as "Piraeus peninsula". The life here seems to be beating from the prehistoric times.. The oldest human remains were discovered in the area of Kastella, where we currently, where we currently find the Yacht club. From the Neolithic findings that came to light, it is speculated that in the region a settlement was developed, which survived until the late geometric period. It is supported tha Piraeus began to be settled in 2000BC. There are prehistoric settlements in Palia Kokinia and Keratsini (2600-2000BC.) In ancient times, in Pireaus, the heroletion was especially worshipped, who gave his name to the coast of letionia (Drapetsona's Kastraki). In our days remnants of letonia s fort gate are visible.
(To be continued)
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