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Municipal Theater of Piraeus

Leof. Ir. Politechniou 32, 18535, Piraeus
Leof. Ir. Politechniou 32, 18535, Piraeus

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The Municipal Theater of Piraeus was established on June 24th of 1884. Twelve years later, the city center was characterized by the monumental building, which was described as the best surviving Greek theater building of the 19th century.

Address Information

Leof. Ir. Politechniou 32
Piraeus (Center / Port)
18535
Piraeus
Attica, Greece
Greece
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Phone

+302104143310

+302104143310

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