Faliro
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Faliro (Faliron or Phaliron, Greek: Φάληρο Pháliro, Latin: Phaleron, Phalerum) is an area 8 km southwest of downtown Athens. The area is divided into two places, Palaio Faliro and Neo Faliro. Palaio Faliro is a municipality, whereas Neo Faliro is part of Piraeus. Suburban municipalities that border Palaio Faliro are Kallithea, Nea Smyrni and Alimos (Kalamaki).
The sandy bay in the southwest, named Phaleron Bay, is lined near Poseidonos Avenue. It was the major port of Athens before Themistocles had the three rocky natural harbours by the promontory of Piraeus developed as alternative from 491 BC.
Olympic venues for the 2004 Summer Olympic Games are located near the Saronic shoreline.
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