{"id":4161,"date":"2018-12-21T13:18:16","date_gmt":"2018-12-21T13:18:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.noufara-hotel.gr\/aksiotheata\/"},"modified":"2023-03-09T12:49:12","modified_gmt":"2023-03-09T12:49:12","slug":"sightseeing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.noufara-hotel.gr\/en\/sightseeing\/","title":{"rendered":"Sightseeing"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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One of the\nlargest and most important ports<\/span>\nin the Mediterranean.<\/h1>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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From Piraeus port all the coastal lines sail to the islands of Greece as well as abroad. \u00a0The port is easily accessible as opposite the entrance there is the Electric Railway station (Piraeus \u2013 Kifisia line) along with the many buses that connect the port with the centre of Athens and the other regions of Piraeus.
Finally, in Piraeus are the Municipal and Veakeio Theatres, the Archaeological and Marine Museums, the Pasalimani and Kastella districts. \u00a0All the historical monuments of the centre of Athens are close.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Kastella is a popular district of Piraeus. \u00a0It is built on and around the hill of Prophet Ilia, the highest point of Piraeus, and affords splendid views to Marina Zeas and Mikrolimano. \u00a0It is worth walking in the picturesque local streets, to get to know the old neighbourhoods that maintain something from the colour and flavour of past years.\u00a0 Kastella, because of its preferred position, is considered a desirable district. \u00a0The neoclassical buildings give the region a special character. \u00a0On the Prophet Ilia hill are found the open-air Veakeio municipal theatre, in which every summer cultural events are staged that include appearances by Greek and foreign troupes and folk groups of international fame.\u00a0 In the same area there is the Bowling Center that is a focus of attraction for friends of the game and also those who like to enjoy their coffee viewing the Saronikos Gulf.\u00a0 On the top of the hill is the church of Prophet Ilia. Each year on the day of his feast, July 20th, there is a big celebration.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Pasalimani , on the southern side of the central harbour,\u00a0 has a great market place. \u00a0Its Marina is home to many impressive yachts, and there are a lot of restaurants and cafes. \u00a0In the streets around you will meet an abundance of shops. \u00a0Pasalimani in ancient times was the main harbour of Athens. \u00a0Its current name was acquired in the 18th century, because it was the harbour of the Ottoman fleet.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The Naval Museum of Piraeus is accommodated in a building that was constructed for the precise purpose and is found in Marina Zeas. \u00a0The exhibits cover some 3,000 years of Greek naval history.\u00a0 On display are models of boats, naval tools, various objects, photographs, and historical documents that reveal aspects of the naval tradition and history of Greece. \u00a0Of special importance is the collection of exhibits related to ancient Piraeus, the revolution of 1821, the actions of the Hellenic Navy in more recent history (1912 \u2013 1944) and commercial shipping.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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The Archaeological Museum of Piraeus is housed in a modern two-storey building at Charilaou Trikoupi Street 31. \u00a0In the halls of the museum are mainly sculptures that were discovered in Piraeus and Attica\u2019s coasts. \u00a0Through the exhibits the history of Piraeus is presented. \u00a0The periods of the rise and decline of the city emerge through the unique samples of art. \u00a0Among the exhibits we can see the five bronze] statues that were discovered in Piraeus in 1959, the archaic Kouros of Apollo, two statues of the goddess Artemis, the statue of Athina and a mask of ancient tragedy that dates from the 4th century BC.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The Municipal Theatre of Piraeus is found in one of the central points of the city, in Korai Street. \u00a0It was built during the 1880s, in neoclassical style, and it is a work of the architect Ioannis Lazarimou. \u00a0It is an imposing building that constitutes an absolutely symmetrical rectangle measuring 34m by 45m. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Particularly impressive architectural elements constitute the entry with propylo, colomns , Corinthian rhythm ] and the pediment, but also the internal arrangement of the building \u00a0impresses \u00a0visitors. \u00a0The theatre was constructed in the style of the \u201cTheatre d\u2019Odeon of Paris.\u201d \u00a0The auditorium is horseshoe-shaped with square boxes and circles on four levels: total capacity is about 1,300 seats.\u00a0 The stage is 20m by 14m, with proscenium and space for the orchestra. \u00a0The height of the stage tower is 18m.and the depth of the stage is 9m. \u00a0The acoustics are marvellous. \u00a0The foyer is two-stories and is developed round the\u00a0 koilon of the room. \u00a0Initially it presented dances of charitable \u00a0organizations \u00a0and later was developed as a place for exhibitions and lectures . The Theatre has been the venue for many famous lyric and dramatic Greek and foreign troupes\u00a0 as well as dancing groups, musical and choral ensembles, etc.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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The Veakio Theatre is located in the area of Kastella, on the hill of Prophet Elias. \u00a0It was built and opened in 1969. \u00a0It was named Veakio in honour of the great Greek actror Aimilios Veakis, who was born in Piraeus. \u00a0The Veakeio Theatre operates in the summer months and hosts significant cultural events. Greek and foreign acts have performed at Veakeio which has also hosted concerts by famous artists and folk groups of international fame.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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On the western side of Pasalimani is Marina Zeas, one of the biggest marinas of the Mediterranean, which is always full of impressive and luxurious yachts. \u00a0It is also one of the picturesque regions of Piraeus.\u00a0 \u00a0Marina Zeas has been characterized as a tourist port and an area of Olympic hospitality, because during the 2004 Olympic Games hospitality ships were moored there.\u00a0 \u00a0Bars, restaurants and fish tavernas placed round the marina attract those who love sea food and nightlife. \u00a0Near the Archaeological museum are the ruins of the ancient Zeas Theatre, which dates from the 4th\u20133rd century BC.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Mikrolimano is one of the most popular locations in Piraeus and a place of preference for young persons in the wider region of Athens.\u00a0 It is barely one kilometre from Pasalimani and the centre of Piraeus and is located near the Stadium of Peace and Friendship, which was the\/an Olympic venue during the Olympic Games of Athens 2004. \u00a0Mikrolimano means small port, and today many fishing boats find shelter and add their own picturesque charm to the region. \u00a0Mikrolimano has a history of many centuries. \u00a0In antiquity it was called Mounichia, and according to mythology was protected by the goddess Artemis.\u00a0 \u00a0It is said in the place that is found today the naval group, existed the goddess temple. \u00a0During Ottoman rule it was renamed Tourkolimano. \u00a0After the liberation of Greece it was given its present name, Mikrolimano, which reflects its size. \u00a0Mikrolimano is very popular and is a centre \u00a0of attraction for \u00a0visitors of all ages. \u00a0Around Mikrolimano \u00a0are many cafes, bars and some of the best restaurants and fish tavernas in the city. \u00a0If you are fan of walks you can enjoy a splendid stroll following the coastal road to Pasalimani.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Opposite\u00a0 the Central Harbour entrance is the \u00a0Electric Railway terminus.\u00a0 \u00a0It is an impressive building, dating from 1929 and is characterised by its vaulted dome.\u00a0 The influences\u00a0 of stations of European countries that were constructed during that period are obvious. \u00a0The building was renovated recently and re- acquired its old glamour.\u00a0 The station has been operating since 1869, when the Electric Railway Thisio \u2013 Piraeus was inaugurated, connecting Athens with its harbour. \u00a0Its direct adjacency to the harbour of the capital renders it of particular importance.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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