Sightseeing in Patra - what to see. Complete travel guide

Once only several small settlements were located in the area of the modern city. Patras began developing in the Middle Ages, when this place became an important trading spot. Just like the majority of other Greek cities, the main symbols of Patras are the port and the Acropolis.
Guests are recommended to make a visit to the main museum of Patras, which exhibits large collections of art including mosaics, beautiful vases and sculptures. Art-lovers will enjoy the exhibition of the local Art Gallery, and most curious tourists will find much excitement in the Archaeological Museum. There are also several religious sites in the city. The most famous of them is the Cathedral of St. Andrew.

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.

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 quite popular memorable gifts for travelers. During the tour of the winery, you can watch the process of wine production and try the most popular wines produced here, of course.


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City tours, excursions and tickets in Patra and surroundings
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Survived castles around Patra
♥ Castle 'Rio Castle' Rio, 1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Nafpaktos Castle' Nafpaktos, 18.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Amfissa Castle' Amfissa, 63.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Chlemoutsi' northwestern Elis, 65.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Karytaina Castle' Karytaina, 89.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Rio Castle' Rio, 1 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Nafpaktos Castle' Nafpaktos, 18.1 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Amfissa Castle' Amfissa, 63.8 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Chlemoutsi' northwestern Elis, 65.5 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Karytaina Castle' Karytaina, 89.4 km from the center. On the map


National and city parks around Patra
♥ National Park 'Ethniko Parko limnothalasson Mesolongiou – Aitolikou' , 37.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Ethniko Parko Ygrotopon Amvrakikou' , 119.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Ethniko Parko Tzoumerkon-Peristeriou kai charadras Arachthou (Zoni III)' , 149.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Ethniko Parko limnothalasson Mesolongiou – Aitolikou' , 37.7 km from the center. On the map


♥ National Park 'Ethniko Parko Ygrotopon Amvrakikou' , 119.8 km from the center. On the map


♥ National Park 'Ethniko Parko Tzoumerkon-Peristeriou kai charadras Arachthou (Zoni III)' , 149.2 km from the center. On the map


Sights around Patra from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Statue of Zeus at Olympia
From the series “Seven Wonders of the World”
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Distance from Patra center - 68.7 km.
The outstanding historic discovery happened in 1875, when archaeologists managed to find the ruins of the Temple of Zeus. Not far away, they found the ruins of the workshop of Phidias. Scientists had decades of continuous research and found out a lot of amazing historical nuances. Archaeologists discovered devices necessary for processing the ivory and gold coating application, as well as chips of precious stones. All this is a valid proof that the Statue of Zeus at Olympia was incredibly beautiful and richly decorated. Recreated models of the temple and a magnificent statue were the fruit of the labor of historians and archaeologists. …
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