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Piraeus port Piraeus port is in the charming city of Pireaus, which has been the major port of Athens for more than 2500 years. This port has become the largest port in Europe with the passage of 19 million passengers annually. It is also the third most popular place in the world. Pireaus was in the past a flourishing city of high security and great commercial activity. During the Peloponnesian War, the glory of the city diminished a bit, but after the 1950s the city started growing and developing and became a major city again. If you visit Athens through waterway, you will be blessed with a beautiful view of the port of Piraeus. You can go for a lovely cruise or watch the ferries or ships going by. There are some good hotels near the port of Piraeus which cater to the comforts of the tourists. The Piraeus port is becoming more dynamic by allowing for more water traffic. Piraeus port is thus an important port, both nationally and internationally and has withstood competitions and challenges. The facilities in the Piraeus port have been furnished and increased considerably with various amenities enabling people to use ATMs, restaurants, bars, taxis, foreign currency services, etc. |
