Photogallery of Patra, Greece

Iglesia en Patra
Iglesia en Patra by Zé.Valdi @flickr
Patras bridge (Rion-Antirion)
Patras bridge (Rion-Antirion) by Fathzer @flickr
Patras castle
Patras castle by Automatomato @flickr
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Patra by orangejon
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Patra harbor
Patra harbor
More to see in Patra
On St. George's Square you can see the beautiful Apollon Theatre housed in a very beautiful building with tall columns. The theater was built in 1872. The main initiators of its construction were the local residents themselves who donated their own money. Since its foundation, the theater is the most important cultural center of the city. Not only theatrical performances but also various festive events are held here. A particularly interesting cultural program takes place in the theater during the carnivals. Nearby is the Folk Art Museum, the exposition of which would seem interesting to a wide range of visitors. The museum has collected crafts by famous local artisans, as well as ancient household items and artworks. Visitors are regularly offered interesting workshops, within which they could learn how to make original souvenirs and even high-quality national-style shoes. Walking along the coast, near St. Andrew's Cathedral, you can see another historical symbol of Patras - an old lighthouse. Over the centuries, the lighthouse had served as an indispensable landmark for sailors. Today, absolutely everyone can visit it as part of the tour. At the top of the lighthouse is a great viewing platform from which you can make panoramic pictures of the coast. A popular tourist attraction is the old Achaia Clauss Winery founded several hundred years ago. As before, today this winery produces unique varieties of wine according to old recipes, and its beautiful bottles are … Read further

Chapters of the guide to Patra

Patra sightseeing

Patras is a major seaport and a large center of shipping of the country. Life does not stop here even for a minute. Just like in any other large trading port, the streets of the city are always filled with the noise of cars, people seem to be constantly in a hurry and it feels like finding even a small silent corner here is just impossible. In fact, Patras is a truly picturesque and attractive city, that’s why … Open

Travel guide to Patra

On St. George's Square you can see the beautiful Apollon Theatre housed in a very beautiful building with tall columns. The theater was built in 1872. The main initiators of its construction were the local residents themselves who donated their own money. Since its foundation, the theater is the most important cultural center of the city. Not only theatrical performances but also various festive events are held here. … Open

Top sigths of Greece

Athens is known as the most famous tourist destination in Greece. The city is included in the list of the oldest settlements in the world. It’s a true treasury of historic and archaeological landmarks. Tenths of thousands of tourists come to Athens to see Mount Lycabettus and the Acropolis of Athens as this is where first settlers appeared on the territory of modern Athens 6 thousand years ago. The city was formed around these two landmarks. … Open

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