University of Piraeus
University of Piraeus emphasises on finance and statistics.
Modern and Contemporary era (1821 - )
1938 The School of Industrial Studies was founded, which became the Higher School of Industrial Studies in 1945 and the Higher School of Industry in 1958.
1989 It became the University of Piraeus.
1993 The new building was inaugurated on May.
Ottoman era (1453- 1821)
Byzantine era (331 AC- 1453)
Roman era (30 BC- 330 AC)
Hellenistic era (322- 31 BC)
Classical era (478-323 BC)
Archaic era (800-479 BC)
Geometric era (-1100- 800 BC)
Prehistory (-1100 BC)
What I can see
The geometric shape of the large building creates a less obtrusive presence in an already suffocatingly and densely built neighbourhood. The building grid is based on the same octagonal shape as amphitheatres. The floors are served by a central staircase, with two more staircases at the edges of the building. In addition to the main building, the university includes 2 other listed buildings and a modern one (1998).
What I can't see
The university consists of 4 faculties (1. Economics, Business and International Studies, 2. Shipping and Industry, 3. Finance and Statistics, 4. Information and Communication Technologies) and 10 departments. Classes are held in 1 amphitheatre for 500 people, six for 250 people, 4 for 150 and 2 for 100. It also has a conference centre with 250 seats, 10 seminar rooms with 30 seats, 10 industrial technology workshops, 10 foreign language rooms, a library, a reading room, a refreshment room, a ceremonial room, a student lounge, professors’ and administrators’ offices, and an accountant’s office, with free spaces and exhibition spaces on the ground floor. During the construction works, antiquities were found, which were covered with sand for their better preservation.
Info
- Address: 80 Karaoli & Dimitriou St.
- Postal Code : 18534
- Phone: +30 210 4142000
- Website: http://www.unipi.gr
Bibliography
Mitropoulou K, (d.u.), Πειραιάς, ένα σεργιάνι, [Pireaus, a stroll], Sideis Publications
University of Piraeus, (2021), Ιστορικό, [History], in
https://www.unipi.gr/unipi/el/istoria1.html
Last visit 26/1/2021
