When Was Patras Founded

Capital of Greece’s Western region, Patras is also the principal port looking towards the Ionian islands and Italy. Founded in the 3rd millennium BC, Patras flourished during the Mycenaean and especially the Roman periods, up until the 9th century AD.

How old is Patras Greece?

The city of Patras has an important history of four thousand years. Patras has been inhabited since the prehistoric age and constituted an important centre of the Mycenean era.

Is Patras Greece safe?

Patras is a very safe city even by greek standards. But you should always be careful of your belongings (pickpocketing is a threat, a small one though, everywhere).