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Piraeus: Information
Piraeus (Pireas) has been the port of Athens since antiquity. The modern city, built on top of the ancient city, is a major shipping and financial center. All the ships that link the capital with island Greece and the rest of the world leave from the historic port.
Piraeus is to the southwest of Athens, about 10 km from the center of town. It is connected to the city buses and the Athens metro.
Beyond the port, the most impressive spots are the hills of Profitis Ilias and Kastela with their neoclassical mansions and modern buildings which look as they are hanging over the sea.
Piraeus's little natural harbors are among its busiest and most touristic areas: Mikrolimano, Passalimani, Zea, Freatida and Hatzikiriakio.
Countless seaside tavernas provide delicious seafood washed down with the uniquely Greek drink, ouzo. The fresh smell of the sea and the sounds made by the assortment of caiques, yachts and sailing ships, which are moored next to the tables, complete the enjoyment of the food.
Museums and Galleries * Archaeological Har. Trikoupi st. tel: 4521598
* Naval Akti Themistokleous, Freatida, tel: 4516264
* Municipal Library Municipal Building, 5th floor, tel: 4179711, 4128707
* Municipal Gallery Municipal Theatre, tel: 4122626
* Historical Arcives of Piraeus Municipal Theatre, tel: 4128481
* Panos Aravantinos Korai Sq. tel: 4122339
Useful Telephone Numbers* Police: 100
* Emergency Medical Assistance: 176
* First Aid Centre: 166
* Poison Treatment Centre: 7793777
* ELPA Tourist Information Service: 174
* ELPA Road Assistance: 104
* Fire Department: 199
* Tourist Police (GNTO): 171
* GNTO Office: Marina Zea, tel: 4284100
* Announcements On Telephone Calls Abroad: 161
* Information On Calling Abroad: 162
* Instractions for International Calls: 169
* Telephoned Telegrams Abroad: 165* Directory Assistance Athens-Piraeus-Suburbs: 131
* Directory Assistance Rest of Greece: 132
* General Information Service (OTE): 134
* Wake up & Message Service: 182
* Accident Hospital - KAT: 8014411
* Port Authority: 4511311-21
* Pireaus Port Organization (OLP): 4520911
* Passport Office : 4171584 - 4523754
* Piraeus Customs: 4511217-8
* Saronic Shipping Lines: 4124533
* Domestic Shipping Lines: 4114785
* Foreign Shipping Lines: 4511130
Information Courtesy of Agean Holiday Home page
