immediately approved it.
The city was basically divided into two sectors, the upper and lower city. However, this entire plan went through certain changes and it was finally formulated in 1858.
These lower and upper sections of the city were connected with one another by constructing roads and stairs. Though the upper section is known to be the old part of the city and it is more appealing to the eyes, the lower city also has a unique charm. |
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city's architectural heritage. Some famous Neoclassical buildings in Patra include the Apollon Theatre, the Town Hall and the Court of Justice, all close to king George Square.
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the old and the new ports of the city. It has been built on the site where Apostle Andrew was crucified by the Romans for his faith and he is considered as the patron saint of the town.
The architecture of the residences varies between small Venetian houses in the old quarters and modern blocks of flats in the centre of Patras. As this is the third largest town in Greece, the architecture in many neighborhoods of Patra resembles a lot to the architecture of big Greek towns. |
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