Points of Cultural Interest to Visit
This link provides useful information about archaeological/cultural points of interest to visit during your stay in Patras. The points are listed in increasing distance from the Conference Center:
– Archaeological Museum of Patras
The Museum is conveniently located close to University of Patras. For more information please visit
– The Mycenean Park of Voudeni
It is also conveniently located at a 10 minutes drive from the University and 5 minutes drive from the Museum and it extends over an area of about 200 acres, where the visitor can wander through visiting Mycenaean tombs and walk to the ruins of the ancient settlement on the neighboring hill.
http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/3/gh351.jsp?obj_id=18784
– Roman and Medieval Aqueduct
On the Minor Ring Road of Patras, which connects the University to the City Center, you can find a piece of the Roman and Medieval Aqueduct, for more information please visit
http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/3/gh352.jsp?obj_id=23365
a panoramic drone view of which is given at the following link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GHOVjVUCx8
– Archaeological Castle of Patras
Very close to the Aqueduct, at the top of a hill is the Castle of Patra which dominates the surrounding area, and from where the visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of the city and the Patraikos Gulf.
http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/3/gh351.jsp?obj_id=14581
– Old City Walk
From the Castle, you can have a wonderful taste of the old city back in time, by descending the stairways of St. Nicholas Street, discovering the amazing old cosmopolitan houses of the 19th century witch were built at a time when Patra was a major trade crossroad of raisins. For a relevant link concerning the city of Patras and its modern history, click
http://www.thebest.gr/news/index/viewStory/512326
– Roman Stadium
At the lower end of the stairways of St. Nicholas Street, at Ifaistos Street, you will find ruins of the Roman Stadium, a building where both gladiator duel sand artistic events took place in the past.
– Roman Odeon
Around the same area at Pateos street, you will find yourself at the Roman Odeon of the city, which together with the Stadium would be the «entertainment zone» at Roman times. Please note that the Odeon is still fully operational to this day, with a number of concerts and performances still taking place. For more information please click here
http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/2/gh251.jsp?obj_id=1835
– Winery of Achaia Clauss
The lovers of good wine, can have a taste of the local wine production at the historic Winery of Achaia Clauss, which operates in Patra from 1861 until today. It was founded by the Bavarian businessmen Gustav Clauss and it is located just 8km from the center of Patras. For the history of wine making and for useful contact numbers, please visit the official website
Additional information about the Winery can be found at the following link of tourist guide Mr. Tonia Rapti
– Rio Fortress
This fortress is located at the north tip of the Rio peninsula, at the entrance of the Corinthian Gulf. The Rio-Antirio Bridge is located next to it, and the local ferry docks lie on either side. Today it is used for cultural purposes, especially concerts and is a tourist attraction.
http://www.kastramoria.gr/el/content/%CE%BA%CE%AC%CF%83%CF%84%CF%81%CE%BF-%CF%81%CE%AF%CE%BF%CF%85-1
Other archaeological sites outside Patras:
Archaeological site of Mitopolis
http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/3/gh352.jsp?obj_id=18802
Archaeological site Porton
http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/3/gh352.jsp?obj_id=18801
Archaeological site of Chalandritsa
http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/3/gh351.jsp?obj_id=2622
About Patras
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patras
https://www.patrasinfo.com/en/
We wish you a pleasant stay!
The Organizing committee