Rondiri Square Archaeological Site: Echoes of Ancient Piraeus
Explore the historical remnants of ancient Piraeus at Rondiri Square, revealing urban life from the Classical to Byzantine eras.
The Rondiri Square Archaeological Site in Piraeus offers a glimpse into the ancient city's past. Discovered in 1980, the fenced-off site reveals ruins of residential buildings and narrow alleys from the Late Classical to early Byzantine periods, built upon Hippodamian urban planning.
A brief summary to Rondiri Square Archaeological Site
- Leof. Ir. Politechniou 69, Piraeus, 185 36, GR
Local tips
- Visit during the early morning or late afternoon for the best lighting to view the ruins.
- Combine your visit with a trip to the nearby Archaeological Museum of Piraeus to see artifacts from the site and the surrounding area.
- Take some time to walk around Terpsithea Square, located nearby, to see more of ancient Piraeus.
Getting There
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Public Transport
From Piraeus Port, take Bus 040 towards Syntagma. Get off at a stop near Iroon Politechniou street. Walk along Leof. Ir. Politechniou until you reach number 69. The site will be on your right. A single bus ticket costs €1.20.
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Walking
From the Piraeus Port, head east towards Karaiskaki Square. Continue onto Leof. Ir. Politechniou. Walk along Leof. Ir. Politechniou until you reach number 69. The site will be on your right. The walk is approximately 20-30 minutes.
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Taxi
From Piraeus Port, a taxi to Rondiri Square will cost approximately €5-€10, depending on traffic and the time of day. The journey should take around 10-15 minutes. Taxis are readily available at the port.
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