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Είναι επίσης η μεγαλύτερη γέφυρα του είδους της στον κόσμο που έχει αναρτηθεί πλήρως.
It is also the longest fully suspended bridge of its kind in the world. The bridge opened in August 2004 and connects Patras with the city of Antirrio on the mainland.
The Patras Fortress was built around the mid-6th century AD above the ruins of the ancient acropolis of the city of Patras.Today at 800m above sea level it stands above the city of Patras
The first castle on the spot was built by Byzantine emperor Justinian I after the catastrophic earthquake of 551, re-using building material from pre-Christian structures.
The fort remained in constant use thereafter, even until the Second World War. In the Byzantine period, it was besieged by Slavs, Saracens, Normans and many others, but it never fell. In particular, the successful repulsion of a great siege of 805 AD by the Arabs and the Slavs was attributed to the city's patron saint, St Andrew.In 1205 it was taken over by the Franks, who strengthened it further, opening a moat on all three sides.In 1430 it was taken by the Despot of the Morea and future last Byzantine emperor, Constantine Palaiologos, who made extensive repairs to its walls.The castle fell to the Ottoman Turks in 1458, and remained one of their main seats of power in the Peloponnese throughout the Tourkokratia. The Venetians took the castle in 1687 during the Morean War, and kept it until the Morea was retaken by the Turks in 1715.Following Greece's independence, the castle remained in use by the Greek Army until after World War II. Nowadays it is used for cultural events during summer months as it features a theater.
Successive earthquakes, wars and invasions took their toll, almost destroying it and burying it under the remnants of other buildings.
In Patras’ hilltop upper town, close to the castle is a Roman conservatory for musical performances, built during the rule of Emperor Augustus at the turn of the 1st century AD. With a brick facade on its south wall, the Odeon was connected to Patras’ Roman Forum and was actually built some time before the Odeon in Athens. Successive earthquakes, wars and invasions took their toll, almost destroying it and burying it under the remnants of other buildings.
The Odeon was rediscovered by accident in 1889, and the restoration continued up to 1956. Now partially made with modern material the Odeon has a capacity of 2,300 and is used for music once more, notably at the Patras International Festival every summer.
Μυκηναίοι Τάφοι Βούντενι Μόλις 7 χιλιόμετρα από την πόλη της Πάτρας, αυτός ο προϊστορικός οικισμός της Βούντενης περιλαμβάνει 78 λαξευτούς τάφους και προϊστορικό Μυκηναίκο οικισμό. Οι αρχαιολογικές ανασκαφές έχουν αποκαλύψει πολλά ευρήματα, όπως χάλκινα αντικείμενα, αγγεία, εργαλεία, όπλα, κοσμήματα και πήλινα αγαλματίδια που πλέον βρίσκονται στο Αρχαιολογικό Μουσείο Πάτρας.
On the outscirts of Patras only 25km from the hotel you can visit the beautiful winery of Achaia Clauss, taste their wines and get a tour of their grounds and storage areas and learn about the history and production methods.
It was founded in 1861 by the Bavarian Gustav Clauss. From 1908 the company specialised in production of the Mavrodaphne and Demestica wines for which it is famous for.
122km from the hotel is the Archaeological site of Delphi.Believed by Ancient Greeks to be the Navel of the Earth, a place seen as a spiritual focal point for all Greeks; it included many sanctuaries and the most prestigious oracle in all of ancient Greece. This is where Pythia, the high priestess, uttered the divine advice of god Apollo to mortals who travelled from across the world to seek a prophecy. Apart from Greeks, the Oracle was visited also by foreign leaders and dignitaries who were anxious to know the will of Apollo on important state affairs.
Make sure you also visit the museums in Delphi: the Archaeological Museum, right next to the archaeological site; the Museum of Delphic Festivals; and the European Cultural Centre of Delphi where you can visit painting and sculpture exhibitions. There are also quite a few Byzantine churches and picturesque country chapels scattered in the area, which you might want to explore.
The Archaeological museum of Patras has 1300 exhibits all from the city of Patras or the surrounding areas from prehistoric times to late Roman Times.
It's permenant exhibition is divided into three major themes, the Hall of Private Life, the chamber of the necropolis and the Hall of Public Life and offer a glimpse into public and private life with many findings from the prehistoric settlement of Voudeni as well as foor mosaics from Roman Patras.
Forming an intricate ecosystem alongside the lagoons and Prokopou lake, the Strofilia Forest at Kalogria on the Gulf of Corinth is one of the largest in the Mediterranean. It spreads over 80 kilometres square or 20,000 acres. Cone, pine, myrtle, oak and other trees make up this forest which goes all the way to the coast. This is where the careta careta turtle lays its eggs, beside a natural fish farm. Numerous animal species roam the forest, which is a Ramsar protected area for birds as well.
66km from Florida Blue Bay is the beach of Kalogria, one of the most picturesque beaches in the northwest of the Peloponnese. Sand dunes and warm crystal clear shallow waters are the reason most locals visit this beach so it does get crowded during the weekends.
Odontotos is not just a train. Vouraikos gorge and Odontotos rack railway Diakopto – Kalavrita is a unique attraction. An area full of towns, villages, hospitable inhabitants, unique environment and the scent of Greek life.
The little hidden island of the Corinthian Gulf. The island of Trizonia is only a 5 minute boat ride from the mainland. It is a beautiful and relaxed island covered in trees. There are no cars on this little island which adds to the traditional atmosphere but you can explore the whole island by foot easily.There are lovely beaches where you can swim in the crystal clear waters and have lunch in one of the restaurants by the sea.
The beautiful seaside town of Nafpaktos is most known for its rich history, the beautiful Venetian port that decorates its center and the Castle which one can visit with a beautiful stroll through town.It also offers great sunset views of the Rio Bridge.
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