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	Aegean Odyssey Cruise Greece & the Greek Islands - 13th-27th September 2016 Page 1: Athens & Piraeus All images link to larger copies which will open in a new window/tab
	This page is one of a series on an Aegean Odyssey cruise in the Greek Islands. It began with three nights in the King George Hotel at Syntagma, the main central square in Athens. The hotel was wonderful but rather spoilt us compared to the very average accommodation on Aegean Odyssey. Ports Visited on Aegean Odyssey:- Athens/Piraeus - Hydra - Santorini - Heraklion - Rodos - Delos - Mykonos - - Patmos - Kavala - Thessaloniki - Volos (Meteora) - - Skiathos - Piraeus

The Athens Metro (Greek: Μετρό Αθήνας, Metró Athínas) is a rapid-transit system in Greece which serves the Athens conurbation and parts of East Attica. It incorporates the former Athens-Piraeus Electric Railways (ISAP), which opened as a conventional steam railway in 1869, and which was electrified in 1904 and is now part of Line 1. Beginning in 1991, Attiko Metro constructed and extended Lines 2 and 3 and the Attiko Metro Operations Company (AMEL) operated these lines from 2000 to 2011. The metro network merged in 2011 when the Greek government created the Urban Rail Transport Company (STASY), a subsidiary of the Athens Urban Transport Organization (OASA).

Until 28 January 2000, Line 1 was the only rapid-transit line in Athens and Piraeus. The Athens and Piraeus Railway Company (SAP) opened the line on 27 February 1869 as a steam railway between Piraeus and Thiseio. It was electrified in 1904, and extended in stages to Kifisia in 1957.
From 1976 to 16 June 2011, the Athens-Piraeus Electric Railway Company (ISAP) operated Line 1 independently from the rest of the metro and tram networks. Unlike Lines 2 and 3, it runs almost entirely above ground.

As the Metro has expanded, numerous archaeology have been uncovered. Some of the articles found are displayed in the stations, particularly Syntagna.

Photography and video-taking is permitted across the whole Athens Metro network, however very often the security personnel create problems for photographers, as I found out a number of times. Ref: Wikipedia

Athens Metro - Syntagma Station with archaeological items displayed
Photo: ©Ian Boyle 13th September 2016

Athens Metro - Photo: ©Ian Boyle 13th September 2016

Athens Metro - Monastiraki Station
Photo: ©Ian Boyle 13th September 2016

Athens Metro - Thiseio Station
Photo: ©Ian Boyle 13-15th September 2016

Athens Metro - Photo: ©Ian Boyle 14th September 2016

Athens Metro - Faliro Station
Photo: ©Ian Boyle 13-15th September 2016

Athens Metro - Photo: ©Ian Boyle 15th September 2016

Athens Metro - the attractive Piraeus Station
Photo: ©Ian Boyle 13-15th September 2016

The Lycabettus Funicular is a funicular railway to the top of Mount Lycabettus in the Greek capital city of Athens. It was constructed in the 1960s by the Greek Tourist Organisation (EOT) and was inaugurated on April 18, 1965. The terminal stations are situated at Aristippou street, in Kolonaki, and the Chapel of St. George, near the top of the hill. Between the terminal stations, the line is entirely in tunnel.

In 2002 extensive refurbishment was carried out, involving replacement of the motor, of the hydraulic brake unit, of the electronics safety systems, of the control room and of the two cars of the funicular. The railway now runs daily services, with a capacity of about 400 persons per hour. There is a bizarre light show plus adverts as the cars ascend in the tunnel. There is also quite a steep climb mainly steps just to get to the lower station. Ref: Wikipedia

Number of cars 2
Number of stops 2
Configuration Single track with passing loop
Track length 210 metres (689 ft)
Maximum gradient 28°
Speed 7 kilometres per hour (4.3 mph)
Journey time 10 mins
Capacity 34 passengers per car

Athens - Lycabettus Funicular - Ascent
Photo: ©Ian Boyle 13th September 2016

Athens - Lycabettus Funicular - Photo: ©Ian Boyle 13th September 2016

Athens - Lycabettus Funicular - Summit with St George's Chapel and looking down on the Acropolis and Parliament
Photo: ©Ian Boyle 13th September 2016

	Aegean Odyssey Ports of Call 13th-16th Sep - Athens/Piraeus 17th Sep - Hydra 18th Sep - Santorini 19th Sep - Heraklion 20th Sep - Rhodes 21st Sep - Delos AM 21st Sep - Mykonos PM 22nd Sep - Patmos 23rd Sep - Kavala 24th Sep - Thessaloniki 25th Sep - Volos 26th Sep - Skiathos 27th Sep - Piraeus Sections on this Page Athens OASA Metro Lycabettus Funicular Athens OASA Trolley Buses Athens OASA Motor Buses	Simplon Facebook Links - Simplon Ship Postcards facebook page - Simplon Minor Railways facebook page - Simplon Piers & Lighthouses facebook page - Simplon Tramways facebook page - Simplon Cliff Lifts facebook page Associated Pages Tramways Header Page Cruise Ships Ocean Liners UK Excursion Vessels World Ferry Fleets Simplon Postcards - Home Page Simplon Postcards - Recent Updates References - Links Official Athens website:- www.oasa.gr The Development of the Modern Tram by Brian Patton (Adam Gordon 2006):-
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