Patras - Wikipedia
WEBPatras (Greek: Πάτρα, romanized: Pátra pronounced ⓘ; Katharevousa and Ancient Greek: Πάτραι; Latin: Patrae) is Greece's third-largest city and the regional capital of Western Greece, in the northern Peloponnese, 215 km (134 mi) west of Athens.
15 Best Things to Do in Patras (Greece) - The Crazy Tourist
WEBJan 26, 2020 · 1. Archaeological Museum. Source: Dimitris Graffin / Flickr. Archaeological Museum, Patras. Inaugurated in 2009, the Archaeological Museum is hard to miss from the road for its enormous metallic dome, looking a bit like a fat flying saucer.
History of Patras - Wikipedia
WEBThe central square of Patras, Plateia Georgiou I as it was at the beginning of the 20th century. The city of Patras has an important history of four thousand years. Patras has been inhabited since the prehistoric age and constituted an important centre of the Mycenean era. In antiquity it was a leading member of the Achaean League.
THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Patras - Tripadvisor
WEBThings to Do in Patras, Greece: See Tripadvisor's 15,463 traveler reviews and photos of Patras tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in May. We have reviews of the best places to see in Patras. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
Patras – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBPatras (Modern Greek: Πάτρα, Greek pronunciation: [ˈpatra], Classical Greek and Katharevousa: Πάτραι (pl.)) is the third largest city of Greece, after Athens and Thessaloniki. It is the capital of the Prefecture of Achaea on the Peloponnese and the western gateway into the country, thanks to numerous ferry connections with Italy.
Patras - Visit Greece
WEBMainland. Peloponnese. Patras. Welcome to Patras, a bustling student city, a place where entertainment, history and culture mingle together to create a destination filled with wonderful discoveries. Gifted by nature, Patras is nowadays a commercial hub and Greece’s third most significant city.
Top 25 Things To Do In Patras, Greece | Trip101
WEBNov 10, 2022 · Patras is one of Greece’s biggest cities, and as such, it has several destinations that will keep its visitors from getting bored. Each year, it hosts one of Europe’s biggest carnivals, the Patras Festival, which is an event that many tourists from all over the globe are keen on experiencing.
20 Best Things to do in Patras - Insights Greece
WEBMay 1, 2024 · September 26, 2021. Mainland, Travel. Located on the northern side of the Peloponnese, Patras is Greece’s third-largest city. A place with a long, rich history etched in the various archaeological sites and museums, it’s also a vibrant city with lively spaces, cafes, and restaurants.
13 Reasons You Need To Explore Patras Greece - Culture Trip
WEBAug 13, 2017 · The medieval castle. If you are looking for the perfect spot to watch the sunset, head straight to the castle of Patras. Built in the 6th century A.D. on the site of the ancient acropolis of Patras, the kastro overlooks Patras and offers spectacular views over the city and the sea.
Patra travel - Lonely Planet | Greece, Europe
WEBPatra. Greece, Europe. Greece's third-largest city, Patra is named after King Patreas who ruled Achaïa around 1100 BC. Little is evident of this busy port's 3000 years of history, during which it was an important trade centre under the Mycenaeans and the Romans.
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