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The Municipality of Achaia is an area combining natural and historical sites in a unique way. It is, therefore, the ideal destination for Greek and foreign tourists alike. The mountain and sea areas make up an impressive contrast, being at a very short distance from one another. Traditional villages, archaeological and religious monuments and buildings of impressive architecture are surrounded by the unique perfection of the natural landscape and rare habitats.
Some careful technological interventions were made in an effort to approach and promote these sights. All the above make up a fascinating whole that offers various opportunities to those wishing to make a journey to the legends of this hospitable place and
people. The capital is Patra.
To name a few archaeological and religious sites in Patras:
Roman Fort. Built approximately 800 meters (2,400 ft) from the coast, in the area of the ancient Acropolis of Ioustinianos. It reveals an important part of the historical background of the city.
The Roman Odeum. Is built inn the west of the Acropolis, near Agios Georgios square in the area of the old city. It was built on the 160 A.D. and has a seating capacity of 2,500 people.
The Church of Pantokratoras. Is a small scale replica of Agia Sophia in
Konstantinoupoli.
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Watch also the video of the magnificent celebration where King Carnival is being burnt. Thousands of fireworks flood the sky then
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Strofylia Forest and Lamia Marshes - click on thumbnails to enlarge
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An intact, coastal ecosystem with a brackish lagoon (Kalogria Lagoon) and saltflats, brackish marshes (Lamia Marshes) with extended reedbeds, dunes and pine
(Pinus sp.) forests (Strofylia Forest). The main human activities are agriculture, cattle raising, fishery, hunting and recreation. There are some scattered settlements. The shallow lakes and the Umbrella pine
(Pinus pinea) forest can be negatively affected from the change of the level of the underground water.
 Breeding species include the Little Bittern
Ixobrychus minutus (20+ pairs), the Black-winged Stilt Himantopus
himantopus, the Common Tern Sterna hirundo, the Eagle Owl
Bubo bubo and the Kingfisher Alcedo atthis. Especially important area for passing herons, the Glossy Ibis
Plegadis falcinellus (200+), waders and terns. At winter, the Marsh Harrier
Circus aeruginosus and the Hen Harrier Circus cyaneus
make their appearance.
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