Maria's Guidebook
Sightseeing
This park is in 5 minutes walking distance. It is a beautiful place especially if you have small children but not only. Through the day the park has a different vibe. In a weekend morning is full of kids trying to walk,run, ride a bike but close to sunset you may see people doing gymnastics and siting on the grass chatting with their friends. There is a cafeteria in the area, an open air cinema, benches, picnic tables, a pond with tortoises and more. The area is under an old quarry so is a good contrast of the industrial space and the green open space for the people.
For more details see: https://g.co/kgs/eKxhr5
Парк Андреас Папандреу
16 FilippouThis park is in 5 minutes walking distance. It is a beautiful place especially if you have small children but not only. Through the day the park has a different vibe. In a weekend morning is full of kids trying to walk,run, ride a bike but close to sunset you may see people doing gymnastics and siting on the grass chatting with their friends. There is a cafeteria in the area, an open air cinema, benches, picnic tables, a pond with tortoises and more. The area is under an old quarry so is a good contrast of the industrial space and the green open space for the people.
For more details see: https://g.co/kgs/eKxhr5
This is a very nice park. It is a forest on a hill with trails to go up to the top. It has outdoor training equipment, benches along the way and when you go up top a very nice cafeteria and a church. From the top you can see the Piraeus port and the rest of the city.
For more details: https://g.co/kgs/sSGFCo
Άλσος Δεξαμενής
This is a very nice park. It is a forest on a hill with trails to go up to the top. It has outdoor training equipment, benches along the way and when you go up top a very nice cafeteria and a church. From the top you can see the Piraeus port and the rest of the city.
For more details: https://g.co/kgs/sSGFCo
This is the little park next to the house. Is a nice spot to chill and read a book. There is a playground and basketball court.
For more details: https://g.co/kgs/tnfSmo
Άλσος Βώκου
This is the little park next to the house. Is a nice spot to chill and read a book. There is a playground and basketball court.
For more details: https://g.co/kgs/tnfSmo
This is a very nice square next to the townhall of Keratsini. There is a beautiful water fountain and playground. Around the square is the local market with shops to buy clothes, jewelry, coffee, groceries and more. This is a neighborhood square that people come to drink coffee, get out with their kids to play or just wander around.
For more details see:
https://youtu.be/Z1KJzPQ0jmA
https://g.co/kgs/4jKB3t
Platia Kiprou
This is a very nice square next to the townhall of Keratsini. There is a beautiful water fountain and playground. Around the square is the local market with shops to buy clothes, jewelry, coffee, groceries and more. This is a neighborhood square that people come to drink coffee, get out with their kids to play or just wander around.
For more details see:
https://youtu.be/Z1KJzPQ0jmA
https://g.co/kgs/4jKB3t
This is a street that has changed name recently due to the munder of the musician Pavlos Fissas by the nazist organization golden dawn. On the street there is a monument for the singer, but also numerous little cafes, mezedopoleio (place that you can have a variety of local snacks and drinks) and everything else the local market has from shops to buy clothes to tools.
For more details see:
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.ekathimerini.com/news/203458/street-on-which-rapper-pavlos-fyssas-was-murdered-named-after-him/amp/
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pavlos_Fyssas
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g3200149-d10386021-Reviews-Xrisimopolion-Keratsini_Piraeus_Region_Attica.html
Pavlou Fissa
Pavlou FissaThis is a street that has changed name recently due to the munder of the musician Pavlos Fissas by the nazist organization golden dawn. On the street there is a monument for the singer, but also numerous little cafes, mezedopoleio (place that you can have a variety of local snacks and drinks) and everything else the local market has from shops to buy clothes to tools.
For more details see:
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.ekathimerini.com/news/203458/street-on-which-rapper-pavlos-fyssas-was-murdered-named-after-him/amp/
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pavlos_Fyssas
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g3200149-d10386021-Reviews-Xrisimopolion-Keratsini_Piraeus_Region_Attica.html
Drapetsona is the industrial area of Athens, located close to the Port of Piraeus. In the last couple of years, an ex-factory - the famous factory of "Lipasmata Drapetsonas, Fertilizers of Drapetsona" has been turned into a park. The park overlooks the sea and the entrance of the Port where you can see the big ships entering (cargo, ferry boats and even cruise ships). It is a very interesting contrast of the abandoned factory and the park full of life and youth. The park creation was an assertation of the people residing in the area. It includes a cafeteria, sport facilities and an open area that free concerts are taking place in the Summer.
For more details see:
https://g.co/kgs/ckWNJa
https://www.spottedbylocals.com/athens/lipasmata-of-drapetsona/
https://www.earthsoundwalks.com/drapetsona-abandoned-ex-fertilizer-factory-walk-now-a-community-park-in-piraeus-greece/
ΠΟΛΥΧΩΡΟΣ ΛΙΠΑΣΜΑΤΩΝ ΔΡΑΠΕΤΣΩΝΑΣ-ΠΑΡΚΟ ΕΡΓΑΤΙΑΣ
Drapetsona is the industrial area of Athens, located close to the Port of Piraeus. In the last couple of years, an ex-factory - the famous factory of "Lipasmata Drapetsonas, Fertilizers of Drapetsona" has been turned into a park. The park overlooks the sea and the entrance of the Port where you can see the big ships entering (cargo, ferry boats and even cruise ships). It is a very interesting contrast of the abandoned factory and the park full of life and youth. The park creation was an assertation of the people residing in the area. It includes a cafeteria, sport facilities and an open area that free concerts are taking place in the Summer.
For more details see:
https://g.co/kgs/ckWNJa
https://www.spottedbylocals.com/athens/lipasmata-of-drapetsona/
https://www.earthsoundwalks.com/drapetsona-abandoned-ex-fertilizer-factory-walk-now-a-community-park-in-piraeus-greece/
This is a museum about the executions of Kokkinia.
On August 17th 1944 just before the end of the German occupationThe Executions of Kokkinia (Greek: Μπλόκο της Κοκκινιάς) took place on the August 17, 1944, and was the largest Nazi roundup and one of the largest-scale war crimes perpetrated during the German occupation of Greece. The operation was carried out by members of the Luftwaffe and collaborationist Security Battalions, and involved the execution of hundreds of civilians (mostly partisans), thousands of hostages being sent to concentration camps, and the burning down of entire house blocks.
For more details see: https://g.co/kgs/83b4vh
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Executions_of_Kokkinia
Museum of Madras block Kokkinia
102 Α IlioupoleosThis is a museum about the executions of Kokkinia.
On August 17th 1944 just before the end of the German occupationThe Executions of Kokkinia (Greek: Μπλόκο της Κοκκινιάς) took place on the August 17, 1944, and was the largest Nazi roundup and one of the largest-scale war crimes perpetrated during the German occupation of Greece. The operation was carried out by members of the Luftwaffe and collaborationist Security Battalions, and involved the execution of hundreds of civilians (mostly partisans), thousands of hostages being sent to concentration camps, and the burning down of entire house blocks.
For more details see: https://g.co/kgs/83b4vh
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Executions_of_Kokkinia
Katrakeio is the biggest open air theater in Attica. Is surrounded by big rocks from old quarries something that is making it a unique place.
For more details see:
https://youtu.be/Rjs-qgmFu48
Κατράκειο Θέατρο Νίκαιας
& Kira Tis RoKatrakeio is the biggest open air theater in Attica. Is surrounded by big rocks from old quarries something that is making it a unique place.
For more details see:
https://youtu.be/Rjs-qgmFu48
Археолошки музеј Пиреј
31 Char. TrikoupiIt is a very nice museum
Piraeus Municipal Art Gallery
91 Leof. Ir. PolitechniouA beautiful historic building
Градски театар Пиреј
32 Leof. Ir. PolitechniouThe treadmark of the city
With such a long and rich maritime history this is a place to go 😊⛵🌊
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Хеленски морски музеј
Akti ThemistokleousWith such a long and rich maritime history this is a place to go 😊⛵🌊
An iconic modern theater in Piraeus, open space with ancient configuration and sea view!
16 lokalaca preporučuje
Veakio theater
13 IrakliouAn iconic modern theater in Piraeus, open space with ancient configuration and sea view!
PIRAEUS MUNICIPAL LIBRARY
22 Eleftheriou VenizelouOne of the largest libraries in Athens
The electrical railway has long history from the time that people were afraid to board pecause they didn't trust the "electrical beast" 🚂🚃⚡👺☠️
6 lokalaca preporučuje
Electric Railway Museum
275 Akti KallimasiotiThe electrical railway has long history from the time that people were afraid to board pecause they didn't trust the "electrical beast" 🚂🚃⚡👺☠️
It is worth it walking at the port area, to see the murals, the political slogans on the walls and to get the sense on what is happening in the busiest port of the country.
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Piraeus Harbour
It is worth it walking at the port area, to see the murals, the political slogans on the walls and to get the sense on what is happening in the busiest port of the country.
The pontic genoside is another sad part of our history and worth a stop.
Monument to the Pontic Greek Genocide
5 Akti KountouriotouThe pontic genoside is another sad part of our history and worth a stop.
Зеа Марина
It is one more nice area to walk, have coffee, food or a drink.
This is the ancient port. Today is a a food destination for locals and tourists
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Mikrolimano
This is the ancient port. Today is a a food destination for locals and tourists
Kastella
Maybe the prettiest part of Piraeus.
It is a trademark to pass by when walking at Marina Zeas "pasalimani" ⛵
If the weather is good grab a coffee and sit on the sidewalk to observe the sailing boats.
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6 Akti MoutsopoulouIt is a trademark to pass by when walking at Marina Zeas "pasalimani" ⛵
If the weather is good grab a coffee and sit on the sidewalk to observe the sailing boats.
Even though you are next to the busiest passenger port in Europe, there is a sense that you are on an island with the fish tavernas, the ocean view and the rocks that you may chill on to dream the next ferry boat trip that you may have to one of the hundreds of Greek Islands.
Piraiki with a drone:
https://youtu.be/V4R2p8Wsalg
Piraiki (Πειραϊκή) maps https://g.co/kgs/ae9WRP
Song Στα βράχια της Πειραϊκής
At the rocks of Piraiki
https://youtu.be/FNXkhX55XRo
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Piraiki
Even though you are next to the busiest passenger port in Europe, there is a sense that you are on an island with the fish tavernas, the ocean view and the rocks that you may chill on to dream the next ferry boat trip that you may have to one of the hundreds of Greek Islands.
Piraiki with a drone:
https://youtu.be/V4R2p8Wsalg
Piraiki (Πειραϊκή) maps https://g.co/kgs/ae9WRP
Song Στα βράχια της Πειραϊκής
At the rocks of Piraiki
https://youtu.be/FNXkhX55XRo
Church Holy Trinity
82 Leof. KifisiasArchitectural value
It is a lovely place to go, especially with kids
741 lokalaca preporučuje
Културни центар Фондације Ставрос Нијархос
364 Leof. Andrea SiggrouIt is a lovely place to go, especially with kids
This is a vessel that took place in world War two and today is serving as a museum
30 lokalaca preporučuje
Музејски Брод Авероф
This is a vessel that took place in world War two and today is serving as a museum
Црква Светог Николе
2 Agiou NikolaouSt. Nicolas is the Saint of the seafarers so it is one of the biggest Churches ⛪
Plaz Votsalákia
A beach at the heart of Piraeus
Акропол Атина
There is no reason to write why
It is a great place to start discovering the Greek civilization
2190 lokalaca preporučuje
Музеј Акрополиса
15 Dionysiou AreopagitouIt is a great place to start discovering the Greek civilization
Филопапу брдо
215 ΦυλήςGo to Onyx, Socrates Prison and
Filopapos monument
One of the most beautiful paths that you can walk in Athens
201 lokalaca preporučuje
Dionysiou Areopagitou
Dionysiou AreopagitouOne of the most beautiful paths that you can walk in Athens
Ареопаг
21 TheoriasYou can have the best view of Acropolis
It is known as the "neighborhood of the gods", it is a old historic neighborhood of Athens.
1301 lokalaca preporučuje
Plaka
24 MnisikleousIt is known as the "neighborhood of the gods", it is a old historic neighborhood of Athens.
Zappeion Gardens is a public park adjacent to the National Gardens. It is a 14 ha (35 ac) garden with shady tree-lined promenades
Zappeion, the imposing edifice in the middle of the park, was the first building constructed specificly for the revival of the modern Olympic Games. It opened in 1888
One of the main characters behind the Olympic movement was businessman and philanthropist Evangelias Zappas, hence the name of the building and the garden
During the 1896 Summer Olympics Zappeion was used as the main fencing hall. Today it hosts both official and public meetings and ceremonies
Next to the Zappeion is Aigli, Athens' oldest open air cinema
https://promptguides.com/athens/attractions/zappeion_gardens.htm
https://www.athenskey.com/zappeion-hall--gardens.html
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Запионски вртови
1 Leof. Vasilissis OlgasZappeion Gardens is a public park adjacent to the National Gardens. It is a 14 ha (35 ac) garden with shady tree-lined promenades
Zappeion, the imposing edifice in the middle of the park, was the first building constructed specificly for the revival of the modern Olympic Games. It opened in 1888
One of the main characters behind the Olympic movement was businessman and philanthropist Evangelias Zappas, hence the name of the building and the garden
During the 1896 Summer Olympics Zappeion was used as the main fencing hall. Today it hosts both official and public meetings and ceremonies
Next to the Zappeion is Aigli, Athens' oldest open air cinema
https://promptguides.com/athens/attractions/zappeion_gardens.htm
https://www.athenskey.com/zappeion-hall--gardens.html
Is the biggest botanical garden in South East Mediterranean with impressive vegetation that someone cannot find easily in Greece.
It is located in Haidari and is perfect for someone that loves nature and hiking
Perfect for kids.
27 lokalaca preporučuje
Ботаничка башта Диомидоус
403 Iera OdosIs the biggest botanical garden in South East Mediterranean with impressive vegetation that someone cannot find easily in Greece.
It is located in Haidari and is perfect for someone that loves nature and hiking
Perfect for kids.
Hellenic Cosmos - Ίδρυμα Μείζονος Ελληνισμού
254 PireosPerfect place for little curious people
Γειτονιές
The house is at the borderline of three municipalities: the one of Piraeus, Keratsini and Nikea.
Nikea is a working class city with rich history
For more details see:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikaia,_Attica
Nikaia
Nikea is a working class city with rich history
For more details see:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikaia,_Attica
Keratsini is a suburb of Piraeus and an former industrial area.
For more details see:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keratsini
Keratsini
Keratsini is a suburb of Piraeus and an former industrial area.
For more details see:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keratsini
Piraeus is a historic city and the largest passenger port in Europe and the second largest in the world
https://youtu.be/uy4o7n48S3s
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piraeus
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.nytimes.com/2021/09/13/t-magazine/piraeus-greece-athens-art.amp.html
https://youtu.be/ENsrLmq55q8
https://www.highheelsandabackpack.com/piraeus-greece/
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/perfect-day-piraeus-athens
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Pireas
Piraeus is a historic city and the largest passenger port in Europe and the second largest in the world
https://youtu.be/uy4o7n48S3s
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piraeus
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.nytimes.com/2021/09/13/t-magazine/piraeus-greece-athens-art.amp.html
https://youtu.be/ENsrLmq55q8
https://www.highheelsandabackpack.com/piraeus-greece/
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/perfect-day-piraeus-athens
History, culture, hundreds of Theaters, cinemas, cafes and bars for every taste and dozens more reasons...
https://abnb.me/NCNIaDg0Vlb
https://www.google.com/amp/s/inspiringcity.com/2020/04/10/where-to-see-the-best-street-art-murals-in-athens/amp/
https://neoskosmos.com/en/2017/11/24/news/greece/athens-not-the-new-berlin/
https://www.travelandleisure.com/culture-design/athens-cultural-revival
https://theculturetrip.com/europe/greece/articles/why-visit-athens-according-to-locals/
https://greektraveltellers.com/blog/things-to-do-in-athens
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Athens
History, culture, hundreds of Theaters, cinemas, cafes and bars for every taste and dozens more reasons...
https://abnb.me/NCNIaDg0Vlb
https://www.google.com/amp/s/inspiringcity.com/2020/04/10/where-to-see-the-best-street-art-murals-in-athens/amp/
https://neoskosmos.com/en/2017/11/24/news/greece/athens-not-the-new-berlin/
https://www.travelandleisure.com/culture-design/athens-cultural-revival
https://theculturetrip.com/europe/greece/articles/why-visit-athens-according-to-locals/
https://greektraveltellers.com/blog/things-to-do-in-athens
Φαγητό
xrisimopolio
5 Ifestouit is a mezedopoleio (offering meze) with a vintage ambiance and good prices
(ΤΟ) ΥΠΕΡΩΚΕΑΝΕΙΟΝ
48 Marias ChatzikiriakouA nice local fish tavern
It is a very nice music Cafe in the center
of Athens. Very nice friendly vibe and good music.
Fidiou 2
2 FidiouIt is a very nice music Cafe in the center
of Athens. Very nice friendly vibe and good music.
coffee bar
In Piraeus and Athens there is a coffee bar for all. Aisthēmatíes is a very nice cozi coffee bar. It has very good quality and atmosphere from an other Era, that had printed photos in Sepia.
Aisthēmatíes
Mpoumpoulinas 29, Pireas 185 35, Greece
+30 21 0429 7226 https://g.co/kgs/LS9LEp
Aisthēmatíes
29 MpoumpoulinasIn Piraeus and Athens there is a coffee bar for all. Aisthēmatíes is a very nice cozi coffee bar. It has very good quality and atmosphere from an other Era, that had printed photos in Sepia.
Aisthēmatíes
Mpoumpoulinas 29, Pireas 185 35, Greece
+30 21 0429 7226 https://g.co/kgs/LS9LEp
Ippopotamos
DelfonAn awesome rock bar
Food Scene
I always enjoy passing by, listening to the shop owners being creative to sell.
Κεντρική Αγορά Πειραιά
Dimitriou GounariI always enjoy passing by, listening to the shop owners being creative to sell.
Saveti o gradu
Kretanje u lokalu
The metro Station of Nikea is very close to home.
Below is the route from Google Maps:
https://goo.gl/maps/thko4BoYyoqnEUah9
Movit app is very useful when you are using public transportation: https://moovitapp.com/index/en/public_transit-line-%CE%9C3-Athens_%CE%91%CE%B8%CE%B7%CE%BD%CE%B1-1822-1694790-21932204-0
Kretanje u lokalu
The bus station Tzani on Petro Rali is a hub
from Tzani bus station you can go to PIraeus port in 10 minutes.
There are few buses doing this route (871T, 825, 871, 824, 826
https://moovitapp.com/i/MTUxNjMwNjY?customerId=4908&t=1
841 is going to Perama
https://moovitapp.com/athens_%CE%B1%CE%B8%CE%B7%CE%BD%CE%B1-1822/lines/841/26595236/4594232?t=1
and 820 is going to Drapetsona
https://moovitapp.com/athens_%CE%B1%CE%B8%CE%B7%CE%BD%CE%B1-1822/lines/820/468793/1828513?t=1
Kretanje u lokalu
taxis are cheap
The basic fee is €1.29, the kilometer price is €0.74.
Kretanje u lokalu
Piraeus train
https://www.piraeus.org/train.html