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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]]. Elsewhere, Kaminia is a beautiful working-class neighbourhood, which is widely known for the strong support its residents provide the most successful club of Piraeus with, [[Olympiacos CFP|Olympiacos]]. One of the most renowned attractions in Piraeus is the Municipal Theatre ([[Greek language|Greek]]: Δημοτικό Θέατρο), a magnificent neo-classical building. In addition to these, [[Faliro Coastal Zone Olympic Complex#Peace and Friendship Stadium|Peace and Friendship Stadium]] and [[Karaiskákis Stadium]], an indoor arena and a football venue respectively, home of Olympiacos basketball and football departments, are of the most impressive Greek stadiums, lying opposite one another in the Neo [[Faliro]] area. Mikrolimano and Pasalimani (Zea) are the smaller harbours, which are touristy and attract large numbers during the day.
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, the Syrangio is to be found, 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 of the city.
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