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Patra City

Patras is the capital of the prefecture of Achaia and the third largest city of Greece and the largest in the Peloponnese. It is also the largest and most central port to Italy and the Ionian islands of Kefalonia, Ithaka, Corfu, Lefkas and Paxi. The new modern port of Patras is available to the traveling public since July 2011.

In a city that over time has received influences from various cultures (mainly occupied by the Franks, the Venetians and Turks) the result of the effect of the above is obvious.

Patras is divided into 2 areas:

The upper town at the foot of the castle is the old town and has several neo-classical buildings.

The down town contains many old mansions, the Odeon, cafes, restaurants and rich business commercial center. The castle itself has now turned into a park and offers wonderful views across the city and the Ionian Sea.

During Carnival period, the city is famous for crazy celebrations with a lot of costumes and parties in the streets.

Also, the city retains a perfect museum, an art gallery and municipal theater.

Noteworthy is the square of Psila Alonia with several cafes, restaurants, palm trees, benches and playground. It is quite a popular place where locals spend their days and evenings.

Usually the city is used as a middle station by travelers and is a transportation hub connecting Athens with areas of Central Greece, Epirus, with neighboring countries such as Albania through the Bridge, the western Peloponnese, but also by sea using the new port, is connecting Ionian islands and Italy.

Places of Interest

North Cemetery: The Roman monument is dated between the late first century. AD and the end of the second century. AD Having a cross, like the temple of Isis at Pompeii, the only monument of this type found in Patras.

Demeter Source / Pigi Dimitras: Nowdays well of St. Andrew's side of the former Church of which were once the source of the goddess Demeter who functioned as oracle.

Roman Conservatory: To the west of the Acropolis in the Upper town is the Roman Odeon of Patras (160 BC), oldest of the Odeon (Odeon) in Athens.

Roman aqueduct: The first systematic aqueduct of Patras is located at the foot of the hill Dassilio and Roman work.

Roman Nymphaeum: German 36-40 Monumental building of the third century, a recreation area with water jets and gardens. J. Vlahos & Kanari Section 3 large complex, probably hot. In the early Byzantine times, the years used probably as a church and later as a cemetery.

Roman Milihou Bridge (bridge Pausanias): At the intersection of South highway on the way Aretha is well preserved Roman bridge with two brick arches supported on elaborately carved stone bases.

The Castle of Patras: Patras Castle is built on a low hill Panachaicon located 800 m. from the coast. Built by Justinian around 551 AD to defend the region and its inhabitants.

Theatre "Apollo": Constructed in 1872 with plans of German architect Ernst Ziller. It is the oldest surviving theaters closed in younger years and the most impressive architectural ornament of Patras.

Achaia Clauss: The Tower of Achaia Clauss is the first Greek winery was built in 1861 and today produces some of the most famous Greek wines. In places, the visitor can admire the lush greenery, historical buildings, wooden barrels aging since 1873's acclaimed Mavrodaphne, and, in the Cellar Daniilidou, try some of the fine wines of Achaia Clauss.