Patras
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General Information
Other Name: Pátrai, District: Achaea, State: West Greece, Greece
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Languages Spoken: Greek,French, Italian, and German
Long Distance Code: 2610
Importance: The Achaia region is home to 4 museums, including the Patras Archaeological Museum and the Museum for the Sacrifice of the people of Kalavrita.
Best Time to Visit: September to October and May-June
International Access: Connected to all the major cities of Greece.Description
Patras is Greece''s third largest urban centre and the capital of the prefecture of Achaea, located in northern Peloponnese, 215 kilometers west of Athens. The city is built at the foothills of Mount Panachaikon, overlooking the Gulf of Patras.Location
Patras is located 215 km (134 mi) west of Athens by road, 94 km (58 mi) northeast of Pyrgos, 7 km (4 mi) south of Rio, 134 km (83 mi) west of Corinth, 77 kilometers northwest of Kalavryta, and 144 km (89 mi) northwest of Tripoli.Climate
Mediterranean Climate.