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Brothels, cabarets, bars. Sailors, pimps, prostitutes. The typical makeup of an early 20th century port. But you knew that. And there was the famous 6th fleet of the US navy that showered green into the red. Rebetika music was born hereβthe music of the underground, of the poor, songs of hardship, displacement, and getting high, often accompanied by the sorrowful dance of lone a man.
It took root in the Troumba and the smell of marijuana seeped out of the tekedes , or hasish dens, where you could enjoy both the music and the herb. Gambling was another favourite pastime, fuelled by the poverty spurred by the forced exile of Greeks from Turkey and then by the German occupation during the Second World War.
In , the military junta took over Greece and promptly shut down every single one of these establishments. Today, remnants of the past still linger. Dingy Cine Olympik still screens adult movies. Neon signs above doors on side streets display female figures and cocktail glasses, blinking in red, and a rundown aroma seems to be ingrained in the asphalt and cement. Despite this, Troumba seems to be heading towards a revival, so far mostly in the food and drink department, especially ethnic cuisine.
Shipping offices have taken over most of the area, leaving older buildings abandoned or scaffolded. Leave that all behind and head for a fiery curry and spicy noodles at Rouan Thai. If Italian is more your thing, head to nearby Speranza for a coffee, salad or a full blown lunch. Owned by two Greek-Sicilian sisters, Astrid and Sonia, this spot has a list of delicious daily specials every day. Nightlife has also taken on a new meaning in Troumba, though in the characteristic Pireaus way.
Head to Beluga or Madama , and as a rule, by 1am there will be Greek music blaring and more than one local dancing on a table. On weekdays, catering to the after-work shipping crowd, this phenomenon can also be witnessed at restaurants that suddenly turn into clubs around 7pm. The countercultural spirit of Troumba dies hard.