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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.

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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.
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Getting There

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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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Nestled in the heart of Piraeus, the Rondiri Square Archaeological Site provides a window into the ancient city. Unearthed during the construction of the Piraeus Courthouse in 1980, the site showcases a section of an urban block from the ancient city. The ruins reveal residential buildings dating from the Late Classical period to the early Byzantine era, with the best-preserved houses originating from the Roman period. The archaeological site sits atop foundations laid out according to the Hippodamian plan, a grid system using mathematical proportions to create city blocks. This layout defined the building plots and streets of ancient Piraeus. The excavations also uncovered narrow alleys, approximately 2 to 3 meters wide, which served as secondary passages to the north and south of the block. The ancient central street of Piraeus, known as Plateia Odos, aligns with the modern Iroon Politechniou Street, running along the site's eastern side. Visitors can observe remnants of houses and shops, offering insights into the daily life of Piraeus residents centuries ago. Although the site is fenced off, a good view of the stone pillars and fragments of ancient house walls is possible from the sidewalk.

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