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== Sightseeing ==
[[Image:Piraeus port pedestrian bridge.jpg|thumb|250px|Piraeus port pedestrian bridge]]
Piraeus is the western part of the Athens coastal zone. In this area, the hill of Castella is attractive to visitors ; one of the most prosperous neighbourhoods of Piraeus, it maintains a unique view over Athens and the [[Saronic Gulf]].
Among the archeological sites of Piraeus, parts of the ancient Themistoclean Walls are still preserved in good condition, while there are ruins of the main gate to the [[Long Walls]]. Excavations in Pasalimani revealed the skevothiki, an ancient structure where ship's equipment was stored, designed by the architect [[Philon]]. In Castella, there is the Syrangio which probably served as a sanctuary to the local hero Syranga, and the Cave of Arethusa, both of the [[Minoan civilization|Minoan Age]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pireas.com/history/remains.htm |title=Oldest Remains |publisher=Pireas.com |language=English |date= |accessdate=2007-11-28}}</ref> Ruins of the ancient city at the basement of the cathedral of Agia Triada and the ancient neosoikoi in Zea and Cantharus navy yard, can be seen. The Archeological Museum of Piraeus, along with the Maritime Museum, reveal the glorious history the city.
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