The Archaeological Museum of Patras was recently inaugurated and it is the second biggest museum of Greece. Although the plans for its construction started in the late 1980s, the museum actually opened in July 2009.
Built on a plot of 28,000 sq.m., the Archaeological Museum of Patra has an interior space of 8,000 sq.m. and a wonderful yard with pool. The dome is metallic and a cultural park will be created next to the museum in the following years. |
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The exhibits of this museum date from the prehistoric till the Roman times. They were found in excavations within the city and in the broader region of Achaia. The interesting thing is that 70% of the exhibits are presented for the first time to the public.
The Folk Art Museum of Patras opened in 1977 by the Cultural Oganization of the town. Its aim is to collect and exhibit photos, clothes, tools and furniture that date from a couple of centuries ago, thus presenting the folklore |
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Achaia Clauss is one of the oldest and most famous wineries in Greece. For Patras, this is a historical winery as it contributed in the financial developement of the town in the middle 19th century.
Founded by the German Gustav Clauss in 1861, the winery produces the best mavrodaphne in Greece, a sweet and strong wine. A part of its establishment is open to visitors, who can see there traditional equipment and ways to produce wine. |
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