Munichia
Ancient Greek name for a hill in Piraeus, Greece From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Munichia or Munychia (/mjuːˈnɪkiə/; Greek: Μουνιχία or Μουνυχία) is the ancient Greek name for a steep hill (86 metres (282 ft) high) in Piraeus, Greece, known today as Kastella (Καστέλλα). This is a fashionable neighborhood in Piraeus. On the top of the hill is a Greek Orthodox church named after the Prophet Elijah. The narrow streets around the church are surrounded by picturesque houses. The Veakeio Theater, known for its summer performances is located here.
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In 403 BCE, Athenian democrats defeated forces of the Thirty Tyrants at the Battle of Munychia. After Athens being defeated in the Lamian war (323–322 BC), a Macedonian garrison was installed at Munichia. In Antiquity there was also a local festival to Artemis.
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