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Patras played a crucial role in the Greek War of Independence against the Ottomans (1821–29). The town was the first seat of the revolution along with the rest of Achaea and Mani. Patras was at the time the biggest and most prosperous town of the Peloponnese.
Patras is the capital of the Prefecture of Achaia, in the Region of Western Greece. It is the largest economic, commercial and cultural center of the Peloponnese and western Greece and has one of the largest ports in the country with the highest traffic to western Europe.
11 kwi 2016 · In the 19h century, Patras is a constantly changing city, an urban landscape where historical, social and economic changes take place. The ‟Poppy of the Vilayet” (note 2) turns towards the sea and is in a hurry to shed its introversion and Ottoman past (fig. 1).
13 sie 2024 · The Ancient Patras Castle is a historical fortress with foundations dating back to the 6th century, which serves as a significant landmark in Patras. Built during the Byzantine era, it draws people from all over the globe owing to its stunning 360-degree view of the city and Gulf of Patras.
Patras is one of the oldest cities in Greece, with a recorded history that dates back to the 8th century BC. The city has been an important port, trading hub, and cultural center throughout its history, and is now a popular tourist destination.
Patras became an important city around 150 BC, when the Romans captured the region and Caesar Augustus built a colony there around 25 BC. Sometime in the early first century, AD, Patras was visited by Saint Andrew, the brother of Saint Peter.
It houses collections about the history of Patras and the surrounding area from prehistory to the end of Roman times. The museum was designed by Bobotis+Bobotis Architects with an original cost of 21.5 million euros that ended up at a total of 25 million.
