Piraeus is one of the largest cities in Greece and is a municipality within Athens urban area. The city is located just 6 miles (12 km) to the southern of Athens city centre, only a quick metro ride of about 20-25 minutes to the Syntag,a square. Piraeus is one of the most important & ancient commercial-cum-leading port in the Mediterranean and offers many things to explore as well as take a ferry for a short cruise to the islands.

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