Piraeus

Piraeus, the port of Athens, the largest port of the Balkans and one of the largest ports of the Mediterranean Sea. Even now, when Athens and Piraeus virtually merged, Piraeus retained its face and its distinctive features that distinguish it from antiquity to the present day. The city was founded in 5 th century bc, when Athens was a major maritime power in the Mediterranean Sea. In ancient Athens and Piraeus were joined by road (it remains today one can find near the Acropolis), which was protected by walls. Thus, the Athens and Piraeus as far back as ancient times, were joined together. Construction of the wall began during the war policies of Greece and Persia. It began immediately after the expulsion of the Persians Attica. While Atticus is completely lay in ruins, but the Athenians understood the importance of building defensive structures to strengthen its power and the first thing, instead of rebuilding their own personal home have made every effort to build public and defense facilities.

Today travel from Athens to Piraeus still quite easy. Center of Athens, Piraeus is connected to a separate branch of the subway. By and large today, there is no clear separating boundaries between Athens and Piraeus. Metro goes straight to the central port. From the central port of Piraeus is easily accessible to any island in Greece.

There are many companies that carry freight and passengers can buy tickets often just before landing. Travel will be more interesting port Mikrolimani. At the entrance to the port you can see the remains of ancient watchtowers and old docks. During the Ottoman rule in port based Navy Ottoman ports, and today the port is known primarily for its fish restaurants, which are supplied every morning, freshly seafood. In Piraeus there are two museums. Archaeological and Naval Museum. The archaeological museum presents artifacts that were found in the excavation of Piraeus. The maritime museum, the history of the fleet, ranging from ancient times to the modern exhibits. The entrance to the Maritime Museum still quite easy to find because outside the museum are guns taken from ships and a submarine conning tower.

Recreation

Today the life of the city has such a pace that city residents spinning like a squirrel in a wheel from sunrise until dark. The modern city – it's skyscrapers, concrete and metal. This dirty air and asphalt instead of lawn underfoot. It is therefore not surprising that, falling down from all this, residents of big cities want to hold off the outdoors, on grass, trees, open air. One of the most interesting moments of a country Recreation – Cooking on a folding grill. Perhaps this way of cooking meat – the oldest one.

Another man was preparing a grilled defeated mammoth. Many people now are very fond of fried grilled food. This is not only unity with nature and the great entertainment, but also the pleasure of an unusual odor, which otlichayutsyablyuda, roasted on the fire. This is a smoke flavor and wonderful taste. Such food is not any comparison with that cooked at home on gas or electric stove. Meat has the smell of nature, sun, grass, trees, sky and fire. Moreover, collapsible grill is useful not only for cooking meat and fish, and poultry. Portable grill You can take out of the city, to the country.

The best selling to date – made-teams barbecues. They are especially convenient to take with you, they do not occupy much space when stored, are going to very easily, are easy. usually small grills made of iron – it is sturdy and has a small mass. Portable grill is a good gift even for an important person. Oddly, but officials do not like to get away from the smaller urban hassles than obyknovennyee people. bbq is never over. They can not just during the summer, but in the cold. It is necessary for a person with a family – all kids love to eat on the street, but because their houses are often persuaded to eat a single piece. If you are fond of hunting or fishing, the collapsible grill, you will also become superfluous. Retire on the hunt or on the river for several days, you can immediately handle their prey. And hunting or fishing will become a modest celebration. Very nice to sit barbecue together, staring at the mysterious glowing logs. Thus, the collapsible grill – it's a true friend and faithful companion for every passionate lovers out of town. To get the very best of pleasure from his country rest, you need to know something. For example, with the meat taken give red wine and fish – white. As fuel for the barbecue can be used Raborn purchase coals or make them yourself. From the woods, you'll use as a fuel depends on taste and smell of food. After the picnic fixture and other items should be thoroughly cleaned.