Places worth the detour in Patras

15 places worth going out of your way for lie within 12 km of Patras, Greece, across 6 kinds of detour; ruins, relics & eerie places are the largest group (5). Best known: Rio-Antirrio bridge. 12 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.

Ruins & the uncanny5 Built landmarks5 Sacred sites2 Nature & landscapes1 Museums & culture1 Fun & leisure1

All 15, ranked 15

Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.

1.Rio-Antirrio bridge

Built landmarks · 21st century · Renowned

Multi-span cable-stayed bridge in Greece

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2.Gulf of Patras

Nature & landscapes · Notable

Bay of Ionian Sea in Greece

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3.Cathedral of Saint Andrew

Sacred sites · 20th century · Notable

Church in Patras, Greece

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4.Rio Castle

Built landmarks · 15th century · Hidden gem

Castle in Peloponnese, Greece

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5.Patras Castle

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

Castle in Greece

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6.Apollon Theatre

Museums & culture · 19th century · Hidden gem

Theatre building in Patra

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7.Mycenaean cemetery of Voudeni

Ruins & the uncanny · Hidden gem

Archaeological site near Patras, Greece

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8.Patras Lighthouse

Built landmarks · 19th century · Hidden gem

Lighthouse in Greece

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9.Achaia Clauss

Fun & leisure · 19th century · Hidden gem

Greek wine producer

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10.Odeon of Patras

Ruins & the uncanny · Hidden gem

Ancient Roman concert building in Patras, Greece

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11.Antirrio Fortress

Built landmarks · 15th century · Hidden gem

Archaeological site in Nafpaktia Municipality, Greece

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12.Roman aqueduct of Patras

Ruins & the uncanny · Hidden gem

Roman aqueduct in Patras, Greece

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13.Roman Bridge of Patras

Ruins & the uncanny · Hidden gem

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14.Girokomeio Monastery

Sacred sites · Hidden gem

Monastery in Patras Municipality, Greece

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15.Roman stadium of Patras

Ruins & the uncanny · Hidden gem

Archaeological site in Municipality of Patras, Greece

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