Piraeus ("BSh") according to the Hellenic National Meteorological Service data. Piraeus is the third most populous municipality in Greece with an official population of 163,688 (in 2011). The Greater Piraeus, part of the greater Athens Urban Area, comprises the city proper (municipality of Piraeus) and four other suburban municipalities, having a total population of 448,997 people (in 2011). The table below shows the historical population of Piraeus and Piraeus regional unit in recent times. Among the archaeological sites of Piraeus, parts of the ancient Themistoclean Walls and Eetioneia, a mole in the entrance to the harbour, are still preserved in good
Greek Genocide Memorial in Piraeus with 17 sculptural compositions, successive icons depicting the flight from Pontus to reach an unprepared homeland that sheltered the refugees. Greek Genocide Memorial in Piraeus The Greek Genocide Memorial in Piraeus is a major monument located in the Greek port city of Piraeus. It commemorates the Genocide of the Pontic Greeks. The monument is situated in the Alexandra Square in Piraeus. The work consists of a contemporary sculpture created by artist Panagiotis Tanimanidis. It was formally unveiled at a special ceremony in Piraeus on May 21st, 2017. The ceremony marked the first time that memorial events to commemorate the genocide