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We visited the castle as we spent some time in Patras. It is accessible by foot but you have to take several steps if you want to see everything. This means that the view from the top is amazing but takes some breath. 💪 You can see the whole city and country from the top by an amazing view 😍 So worth seeing it if you are around but not worth a separate drive.…
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Date of experience: July 2020
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It is worth climbing here for the amazing views of Patras and the Gulf of Corinth. They are great in good weather. The fortress itself, built by the Emperor Justinian, is of historical interest, but is not something outstanding. Although it passed from one conqueror to another dozens of times, it was only stormed a few times. The landscape didn't allow it. Admission is free.…
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Date of experience: July 2019
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The views of the town and port from the battlements are spectacular but only after having climbed a huge set of stone steps up from the town. The information boards tell us that this castle was built in the second half of the sixth century on top of the foundations of a Roman Coliseum. Almost all of the site is open for viewing but take care most surfaces above ground level i.e. towers, battlements etc. are extremely uneven. My thoughts are stout walking shoes or similar would be advisable.…
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Date of experience: October 2019
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it is an important historical monument but needs a guide to explain what you see...looks abandoned though
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Date of experience: November 2019
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To update the previous post, a good part of the castle is now (late September 2019) open although one tower is still closed for restoration. As other people have said entrance is free and the views are excellent. If you are thirsty after your walk we recommend StisYiayas (Grandmother’s Cafe) just down the hill from the entrance and slightly across. It’s the one with the bike rack outside.…
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Date of experience: September 2019
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