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10. BATTLESHIP AVEROFF
Built in Livorno (Italy) in 1910, this 140-m- (460-ft-) long battleship was designed to
carry 670 men in peacetime and 1,200 during war, and led the Greek fleet through
the Balkan Wars and World Wars I and II. Negotiating a series of narrow ladders,
you can explore the entire ship, from the kitchen and engine rooms to the main
bridge, from the cramped dark space where the crew slept in hammocks, to the con-
trasting luxury of the officers' mess and the Admiral's sumptuous wooden panelled
suite.
Trokantero Marina, Palaio Faliro • 210 988 8211 • 9am-2pm Mon-Fri,
10am-5pm Sat & Sun • Adm
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Lion of Piraeus
During medieval times the main port of Piraeus was known as Porto Leone in
tribute to a 3-m- (10-ft-) tall ancient marble lion, which stood on the site of the
present Town Hall. In 1688, the Venetians carried it off and placed it in the
Arsenale in Venice. The respective city councils are now negotiating its return.
A Day in Piraeus
Morning/Afternoon
From Athens, take the metro to Piraeus, then walk to the
Archaeological Mu-
seum
and check out some of the ancient local finds.
Continue to Pasalimani and stop for a coffee at
Café Freddo
overlooking the
water. Take the time for a stroll around the harbour to admire the top-notch
boats.
For a relaxed, indulgent lunch call at
Achinos
, offering fantastic sea views; oth-
erwise walk the seafront promenade of Akti Themistokleous for a reasonably
