Piraeus Collection

The Acropolis city center in Athens, Greece

Map of Athens and Piraeus, Greece, mid 19th century. From The Imperial Bible Dictionary, published 1889
955359 Map of Athens and Piraeus, Greece, mid 19th century. From The Imperial Bible Dictionary, published 1889.; Private Collection.

Map of Athens, c.1900 (engraving)
532702 Map of Athens, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map showing the historical churches of Athens and Piraeus, circa 1900)

Peace and Friendship Stadium at sunset, Piraeus, Attica, Greece

Tony Bonanno Restaurant, Piraeus, Attica, Greece

Votsalakia Swimming Pool at sunset, Piraeus, Attica, Greece

Piraeus Letters, Piraeus, Attica, Greece

Bay of Zea or Pasalimani, marina, Piraeus, Attica, Greece

The Acropolis and Parthenon, Athens, Greece

Sunset over Athens, Greece

Card Players, Piraeus, Greece
A group of card players sat in a cafe in Piraeus, Greece. One of them holds a traditional shisha pipe. Piraeus is a port city in the region of Attica. Date: 1885

Funerary stele of Paramonos. Greece
Funerary stele of Paramonos, ephebos of the Piraeus. 2nd century AD. Archaeological Museum of Marathon. Greece

The fortification of the port of Piraeus, Greece, initiated by Themistocles, c
3614279 The fortification of the port of Piraeus, Greece, initiated by Themistocles, c.477 BC, from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, pub.1915 by Stewart

Relief of a Falling Warrior, 2nd century. Creator: Unknown
Relief of a Falling Warrior, 2nd century

Harbour of Piraeus, Ancient Greece (engraving)
5216610 Harbour of Piraeus, Ancient Greece (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harbour of Piraeus, Ancient Greece)

Off to Crete, Greek Troops embarking at Piraeus (litho)
1036793 Off to Crete, Greek Troops embarking at Piraeus (litho) by Paget, Henry Marriott (1856-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Off to Crete, Greek Troops embarking at Piraeus)

Visit of the King and Queen of Greece to H Ms "Edinburgh"off the Piraeus (engraving)
1041708 Visit of the King and Queen of Greece to H Ms " Edinburgh" off the Piraeus (engraving) by English School

Piraeus, the Harbor of Athens (engraving)
971249 Piraeus, the Harbor of Athens (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Piraeus, the Harbor of Athens)

The Difficulty between Turkey and Greece (engraving)
1062060 The Difficulty between Turkey and Greece (engraving) by Wyllie, Charles William (1853-1923); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Difficulty between Turkey and Greece)

Round the World Yachting in the Ceylon, VI, Palermo and Athens (engraving)
1060524 Round the World Yachting in the Ceylon, VI, Palermo and Athens (engraving) by Fripp, Charles Edwin (1854-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: Round the World Yachting in the Ceylon, VI)

Siege of the Piraeus (engraving)
654063 Siege of the Piraeus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Siege of the Piraeus)

Piraeus, port of Athens looking west towards Salamis, Greece

The Royal Wedding at Athens (engraving)
1596262 The Royal Wedding at Athens (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Wedding at Athens)

Greece - Kastella and Mikrolimano
Built on a hill, Kastella (also spelled Castella) is undeniably the most picturesque district in Piraeus, Greece. This hilly neighbourhood, covered in neoclassical mansions

The Fleet of the Spartan Admiral Teleutias, Ally of Amyntas of Macedon, Attacking Piraeus
671270 The Fleet of the Spartan Admiral Teleutias, Ally of Amyntas of Macedon, Attacking Piraeus, the Fort of Athens (engraving) by English School

HMS Serapis, with the Prince of Wales on Board, leaving the Piraeus (engraving)
1621417 HMS Serapis, with the Prince of Wales on Board, leaving the Piraeus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: HMS Serapis)

Harbour of Piraeus, Ancient Greece (litho)
5997178 Harbour of Piraeus, Ancient Greece (litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harbour of Piraeus, Ancient Greece)

The Revolt in Crete, Christian Refugees in the Piraeus (litho)
1050984 The Revolt in Crete, Christian Refugees in the Piraeus (litho) by Destez, Paul (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Revolt in Crete, Christian Refugees in the Piraeus)

On the Way to India, the Journey of the Prince of Wales (engraving)
1049418 On the Way to India, the Journey of the Prince of Wales (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: On the Way to India, the Journey of the Prince of Wales)

Piraeus, restored, showing the Long Walls (engraving)
6025519 Piraeus, restored, showing the Long Walls (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Piraeus, restored, showing the Long Walls)

The Jubilee of the King of Greece (engraving)
1041686 The Jubilee of the King of Greece (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Jubilee of the King of Greece)

The Piraeus at Athens (engraving)
971268 The Piraeus at Athens (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Piraeus at Athens)

The Piraeus, Athens (engraving)
966702 The Piraeus, Athens (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Piraeus, Athens)

The Piraeus with the long walls, restored (engraving)
653879 The Piraeus with the long walls, restored (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Piraeus with the long walls, restored)

The Approaching Royal Wedding at Athens (engraving)
1046650 The Approaching Royal Wedding at Athens (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Approaching Royal Wedding at Athens)

The Piraeus and Port of Athens, from the Seat of Xerxes (engraving)
1106985 The Piraeus and Port of Athens, from the Seat of Xerxes (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Piraeus and Port of Athens, from the Seat of Xerxes)

Card-Players in a Cafe, Piraeus, Greece (engraving)
1041215 Card-Players in a Cafe, Piraeus, Greece (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Card-Players in a Cafe, Piraeus, Greece)

Greek crowds welcome British troops, Piraeus, Greece. A combined British and Greek fleet is pouring troops ashore at Piraeus the post of Athens

Siege of the Piraeus, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Siege of the Piraeus, 1890. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History Vol. II - Rome", by Edmund Ollier. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris and Melbourne, 1890]

The Piraeus with the Long Walls, Restored, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Piraeus with the Long Walls, Restored, 1890. The Long Walls connected Athens to the ports of Piraeus and Phalerum. Initially constructed in mid 5th century BC

The Attack on the Piraeus, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Attack on the Piraeus, 1890. Attack on Piraeus, the harbour of Athens c389 BC by Teleutias, brother of Spartan king Agesilaus II. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol

Piraeus, Athens, Greece, c1888. Illustration from The Life & Times of Queen Victoria, Vol II, by Robert Wilson, (c1888)

Greek votive relief of actors
Greek votive relief from Piraeus of actors holding their masks to make offerings to Dionysus, from the National Archaeological Museum in Athens

Piraeus and city of ancient Athens
Ships in port at the Piraeus, linked to ancient Athens by a walled road. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Reconstruction of the long walls connecting Athens to its port at Piraeus in ancient Greece. From Cassells Universal History, published 1888

Spartan admiral Teleutias attacking Piraeus, harbour of Athens, ancient Greece, c. 389 BC
Spartan admiral Teleutias attacking Piraeus, harbour of Athens, ancient Greece, c.389 BC. From Cassells Universal History, published 1888

Athens Piraeus sea 1900 Greece
Athens. Piraeus from the sea. 1900, Greece, Athens

Piraeus Greece Greek 1865 1875 Albumen silver print
Piraeus, Greece; Greek; Piraeus, Greece; about 1865 - 1875; Albumen silver print

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"Piraeus: Where History and Beauty Converge" Nestled just a stone's throw away from the iconic Acropolis city center in Athens, Greece, lies the enchanting town of Piraeus. This bustling coastal gem offers a mesmerizing blend of ancient wonders and modern delights. As you stroll along the yacht harbor, your eyes are treated to a picturesque scene - boats gently swaying on crystal-clear waters with the charming town serving as an exquisite backdrop. The vibrant energy emanating from card players engrossed in their games adds to the lively atmosphere that permeates this place. Delving deeper into history, you encounter the Funerary stele of Paramonos - a captivating relic from Greek art's classical period. Its intricate relief tells tales of lives lived long ago, reminding us of our connection to those who came before us. Further exploration leads you to admire another masterpiece - the Bust of Asclepius carved meticulously out of Pentelic marble. This symbolizes healing and rejuvenation, reflecting Greece's rich cultural heritage. The Peace and Friendship Stadium at sunset casts an ethereal glow over Piraeus' skyline. Its imposing presence stands as a testament to unity and camaraderie that transcends borders. For culinary enthusiasts seeking gastronomic delights, Tony Bonanno Restaurant beckons with its tantalizing flavors rooted in tradition yet infused with contemporary flair. Every bite is an invitation to savor authentic Greek cuisine at its finest. If relaxation is what you seek, Votsalakia Swimming Pool provides respite amidst breathtaking views as dusk paints the sky with hues only nature can conjure. Here, time seems suspended as worries melt away under warm golden rays. Piraeus Letters stand tall against urban landscapes – symbols etched onto walls telling stories through artistry and creativity; they serve as reminders that beauty can be found even in unexpected places.