Patras is the largest city in the Peloponnese as well as the capital of Greece's Achaia region. Dominated by the castle at the top of a hill, Patras is divided into two parts. The older section, at the foot of the castle, features a number of appealing neoclassical houses, while the lower city offers numerous mansions which house the Municipal Theater and the Odeon among them.Perhaps foremost of the city's attractions is the Cathedral of St. Andrew, rising majestically over the lower city. Less secular in nature are the many delightful cafes, pastry shops and tavernas to be found along the busy streets.
