Fun facts about Patras
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In 1205, Patras was captured by William of Champlitte and Villehardouin, becoming part of the principality of Achaea.
Patras
Greece
Patras is Greece's third-largest city and the regional capital and largest city of Western Greece, in the northern Peloponnese, 215 km (134 mi) west of Athens. The city is built at the foot of Mount Panachaikon, overlooking the Gulf of Patras.
From the “History” section
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The Mycenaean cemetery of Voudeni, located 8 km from Patras, shows active use for nearly five hundred years from 1500 to 1000 BC.
Patras
Greece
Patras is Greece's third-largest city and the regional capital and largest city of Western Greece, in the northern Peloponnese, 215 km (134 mi) west of Athens. The city is built at the foot of Mount Panachaikon, overlooking the Gulf of Patras.
From the “Urban landscape” section
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Patras is 215 km west of Athens by road and is divided into upper (Ano Poli) and lower (Kato Poli) sections.
Patras
Greece
Patras is Greece's third-largest city and the regional capital and largest city of Western Greece, in the northern Peloponnese, 215 km (134 mi) west of Athens. The city is built at the foot of Mount Panachaikon, overlooking the Gulf of Patras.
From the “Geography” section
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The economy of Patras largely depends on its service sector, but it also retains traditional winemaking and foodstuff industries.
Patras
Greece
Patras is Greece's third-largest city and the regional capital and largest city of Western Greece, in the northern Peloponnese, 215 km (134 mi) west of Athens. The city is built at the foot of Mount Panachaikon, overlooking the Gulf of Patras.
From the “Economy” section
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The Patras Carnival is the largest event of its kind in Greece, with a heritage reaching back 160 years.
Patras
Greece
Patras is Greece's third-largest city and the regional capital and largest city of Western Greece, in the northern Peloponnese, 215 km (134 mi) west of Athens. The city is built at the foot of Mount Panachaikon, overlooking the Gulf of Patras.
From the “Culture” section
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