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3. AKTI THEMISTOKLEOUS
From Freatida, a 3-km- (2- mile-) long lantern-lined coastal promenade, overlooked
by modern apartment blocks and a string of informal fish restaurants, offers won-
derful views across the open sea to the islands of Aegina and Salamina. The route,
named after the 5th-century BC general and statesman Themistokles, who founded
Piraeus, follows the course of the ancient seaward walls. Down below, a series of
rocky bays offers the chance of bathing. The prettiest spot of all is Aphrodite's Bay.
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4. ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM OF PIRAEUS
Standing by the remains of the 2nd-century BC Theatre of Zea, the showpieces here
are two Classical bronze statues found in Piraeus in 1959: the proud and perfectly
proportioned 5th-century BC Piraeus Apollo and the 4th-century BC Piraeus Athene.
Also on display is a collection of 5th- and 4th-century BC marble stele (classical
gravestones) with touching reliefs of the deceased.
Odos Charilaou Trikoupi 32 •
210 452 1598 • 8:30am-3pm Tue-Sun • Closed Aug and public hols • Adm
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5. MIKROLIMANO
Best known for its excellent fish restaurants with open-air waterside terraces, this
delightful small, circular bay is built on a human scale. The ancients, who kept their
ships here, believed it was protected by the goddess Munichia Artemis, and initially
named it after her. The Turkish navy used it too, which is why it is still sometimes
known as Tourkolimano (Turkish harbour). Today it is filled with the small wooden
boats of local fishermen, who supply the surrounding restaurants from their daily
catch.
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6. YACHT CLUB OF GREECE
Europe's top destination for yachters, thanks to its myriad islands, Greece has a
3,500-year tradition of sailing. Set in landscaped gardens on a peninsula on the
south side of Mikrolimano, the yacht club was founded in 1934. The main clubhouse
is the province of members only, but you can stroll around the marina, then stop for
a drink at the chic rooftop café.
Mikrolimano
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