Patras

If you are in Greece in February, visit Patras for its popular carnival. This city also hosts an Odeum from Roman times which is still operational.

The port and a part of the city of Patras while the boat is approaching.
photo: Erik Drost / CC BY 2.0

Patras Attractions

The front side and the main entrance of St. Andrew Cathedral of Patras.
photo: Public Domain
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Saint Andrew Cathedral

The biggest church in Greece hosts Saint Andrew's relics which were stolen by Crusaders. The Catholic Church gave them back in 1964.

Remains of the Mycenaean Cemetery at the archaeological site of Voudeni of Liapeika Patras.
photo: Καραίσκος Τάσος / CC BY-SA 4.0
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Mycenaean Cemetery of Voudeni

A 3500-years-old Mycenaean settlement and cemetery lies in Voudeni. Steeped in history, this place has a great view over Patras and the gulf.

The interior of the Roman Odeon of Patras restored and lined with white marble.
photo: Carole Raddato from FRANKFURT, DE / CC BY-SA 2.0
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Roman Odeon of Patras

A restored and operational conservatory that hosts theatrical and music events and dates from the Roman times.

An overview of the remains of the Patras castle with the view of the city and the sea in the background.
photo: C messier / CC BY-SA 3.0
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Castle of Patras

This well-preserved Byzantine fortification was built on top of the ancient Acropolis by Emperor Justinian. Enjoy the magnificent view.

An image showing the Rio-Antirrio Bridge dwarfing anything else around.
photo: szandras / CC BY-SA 3.0
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Rio-Antirrio Bridge

A megastructure and the second connecting point between Peloponnese and the Greek mainland that would inspires awe to any passersby.

An image showing the fountain of King George Square in the city of Patras.
photo: Fallacia83
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King George Square

The central square of the city was founded in 1829 by the first Greek governor, Ioannis Kapodistrias, and has two fountains.

The grey-stone Lighthouse of Patras and the seating space of a café on a grass field.
photo: Xocolatl
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Patras Lighthouse

After having demolished the old lighthouse in 1972, the municipality decided to rebuilt it in 1999. Ideal for a relaxing walk during sunset.

Patras Things to Do

People reading on tables among walls of bookshelves under a natural-light roof in the Municipal Library of Patras.
photo: Θεοδωρος
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Municipal Library of Patras

The Municipal Library of Patras is a vintage space with more than 200,000 books, mostly in Greek. Tidy, clean, and well-organized.

A tower and other facilities of the Achaia Clauss Winery of Patras in the Peloponnese.
photo: Conudrum
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Achaia Clauss Winery

Historical winery of Patras in the Peloponnese founded in 1861 and famous for the sweet fortified red wine named Mavrodaphne.

The Apollon Theatre of Patras is a two-story white building with five arches on each floor.
photo: Conudrum / CC BY-SA 2.5
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Apollon Theatre

On King George Square, the 1872 Apollon Theatre has become part of the city's identity. It was designed by German architect Ernst Ziller.

The Turkish Bath (Hammam) of Patras is a renovated, shiny place with polished marble.
photo: Χαμάμ Πατρών
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Turkish Bath (Hammam)

The Turkish Bath has been in use uninterruptedly since its foundation in 1400. Unfortunately, it's renovated in a way that conceals its history.

Patras Why visit?

  • Greece's biggest carnival takes place in Patras.
  • A commercial port called the Gate to the West.
  • St Andrew was martyred in Patras.

Patras Day Trips

Small boats anchored at the small fortified port of Nafpaktos.
photo: Dimitris Karagiorgos
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Nafpaktos

It's a charming coastal town with a picturesque, fortified port, famous for the Battle of Lepanto (1571) between Europeans and Turks.

A picture showing wooden bridges, boats and fishermen houses in the Mesolongi Lagoon.
photo: ΧαράΧα / CC BY-SA 4.0
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Mesolongi

During the War of Independence, an Ottoman siege led the citizens to a heroic sally out. The relative monument and museum are of high interest.

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