Munichia

View of Kastella.

Mikrolimano

Munichia or Munychia (/mjuːˈnɪkiə/; Greek: Μουνιχία or Μουνυχία) is the ancient Greek name for a steep hill (86 metres (282 ft) high) in Piraeus, Greece, known today as Kastella (Καστέλλα). This is a fashionable neighborhood in central Piraeus. On the top of the hill is a Greek Orthodox church named after the Prophet Elijah. The narrow streets around the church are surrounded by picturesque houses. The Veakeio Theater, known for its summer performances is located here.

In 403 BCE, Athenian democrats defeated forces of the Thirty Tyrants at the Battle of Munychia. In Antiquity there was also a local festival to Artemis.

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Coordinates: 37°56′26″N 23°39′21″E / 37.9406°N 23.6559°E / 37.9406; 23.6559

Landmarks of Piraeus

Extant	Archaeological Museum of Piraeus Bay of Zea Eetioneia Gate Hellenic Maritime Museum Kastella Karaiskakis Stadium Korais Square Municipal Art Gallery of Piraeus Municipal Theatre of Piraeus Peace and Friendship Stadium Port of Piraeus Veakeio Theater

Past	Piraeus Lion

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