Archaelogical Museum

The Archaeological Museum of Piraeus contains mainly sculptures, discovered in Piraeus and in the area of the Attic coast from Bronze Age to Roman times. The collections finds consist mainly of excavation finds or accidental finds and they have also enriched by the donations of private collections. 

Municipal Theatre

There are also the neoclassical Municipal Theatre, which is a landmark of the city. It was founded in 1884, according to designs of the architect Ioannis Lazarimos. It is considered the most important neoclassical building in the city and one of the most important theaters of the country. Many famous Greek directors, such as Karolos Koun, Alexis Solomos, Dimitris Rondiris, Spyros Evaggelatos, have presented their work there.

Its main stage is in baroque style. The renovated Municipal theater started its operation during October 2013. Since then the viewers can enjoy an interesting program including theatrical plays, concerts, exhibitions, interactive theater, educational programs and many more.

Important Buildings

The industrial buildings of the early 20th century and impressive modern buildings such as the Peace & Friendship Stadium and the G.Karaiskakis Stadium. Moreover, there are several museums with the most important the Archaeological and the Hellenic Maritime Museum.

GOING ASHORE

When you leave the cruise ship you have two choices: Either to go towards the shopping area of the city, Pasalimani and Castella, or head towards Hatzikyriakio, Piraeus Peninsula and Zea Marina.

1. To the commercial and retail centre of Piraeus Korai Square, or Pasalimani and Castella. When you leave the cruise ship, your other option is to turn left on Akti Miaouli Street and to make a right turn onto 2nd Merarchias which leads you to the Terpsithea area. Continue all the way down to Pasalimani. The seafront road, Akti Moutsopoulou Street, goes round the harbor and changes its name to Akti Kountouriotou Street. Then it takes you right above Votsalakia beach. It then changes its name once more, to Apostolou Pavlou Street, and runs through the beautiful Castella area with its elegant neoclassical buildings.
Alternatively, when you reach 2nd Merarchias you may not continue on to Pasalimani but turn left, so that you will find yourself in the main shopping area of Piraeus. Take Karaiskou Street to Korai Square and its numerous coffee shops, while admiring the renovated Piraeus Municipal Theater across the street. On Vassileos Georgiou Street there are more shops and neoclassical buildings worth seeing.

2. Hatzikyriakio, Piraiki & Zea Marina. Leaving your cruise ship, turn right onto Akti Miaouli Street and continue along the street to visit the Piraeus Lion and enjoy a coffee with a view of the Port (right at the end of Akti Miaouli Street). Alternatively, make a left turn onto Klissovis Street to reach Hatzikyriakio where you can try the excellent food served at the local taverns. Further down Hatzikyriakio Street you will find the premises of the Hellenic Naval Academy and Theotoki Street will take you to Piraiki’s seafront road. Then, you can follow the road round the sea. There are seafood taverns open here and you can admire the remains of the Cononian Walls on the famous Piraiki rocks. You can continue this route to Zea Marina and from there go on to Pasalimani.”