Piraeus, Greece by KAYLIN OLSON

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Facts

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-In c.490 BC, Piraeus rapidly developed into a major sea outlet.
-Population: 163,688
-Surrounded by the sea
-Known for seafood

Sources

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"Piraeus." World Encyclopedia. . Encyclopedia.com. 16 Nov. 2016 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>.

http://www.visitgreece.gr/en/main_cities/piraeus

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g189403-Activities-Piraeus_Piraeus_Region_Attica.html

http://www.fantasticgreece.com/DestinationGuides/en/Piraeus-en/piraeus-dining-guide-en.asp

http://www.cliffordawright.com/caw/recipes/display/recipe_id/763/

When and why it was built?

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The city was largely developed in the early 5th century BC, when it was selected to serve as the port city of classical Athens and was transformed into a prototype harbour, concentrating all the import and transit trade of Athens.

Famous Attractions

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-Archaeological Museum of Piraeus

-Giorgos Karaiskakis Stadium
-Blue Star Ferries

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Food?

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Piraeus is known for fish and sea food.
Some restaurants that are in Piraeus are:
-Jimmy and the fish
- Pisina
-Margaro
-Trexantiria

Baked Shrimp with Feta Cheese

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1. Place the shrimp in a large bowl and pour the lemon juice over them. Toss and set aside.

2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat, then cook the onion or shallots and scallions until translucent, about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the tomatoes, wine, garlic, parsley and season with salt and pepper. Stir well, reduce the heat to low and simmer until dense, about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

3. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.

4. Spoon some sauce into a large baking dish. Spread the shrimp around the dish and cover with the remaining sauce. Spread the feta cheese around, pushing the chunks of cheese down into the sauce. Place in the oven and bake until the shrimp are cooked and the cheese melted, about 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and serve garnished with parsley leaves.

Ingredients for recipe

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4 | pounds large fresh shrimp with their heads or 2 pounds headless, previously frozen large shrimp, heads and/or shells removed and saved for another purpose, deveined if necessary
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2 | tablespoons fresh lemon juice
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1/4 | cup extra virgin olive oil
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1 | medium-size onion or 3 shallots, finely chopped
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5 | scallions, white and light green parts only, finely chopped
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2 | pounds ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped | | 1/3 | cup dry white wine
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2 | large garlic cloves, finely chopped
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3 | tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
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| Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
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1/2 | pound imported Greek or Bulgarian feta cheese, crumbled in large chunks
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| Fresh parsley leaves for garnish

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