The Municipal Art Gallery of Piraeus is housed in the restored building of the city’s post office. Its rich collection includes 837 paintings by well-known modern Greek painters as well as many younger artists. It also houses the collection of 80 sculptures by G. Kastriotis, works by the popular artist S. Lazaros, the collection of Panos Aravantinou and the donation of personal items by the great Greek actor Manos Katrakis. The building hosts periodic art exhibitions, lectures and other cultural events.