Kalavryta, GR

Mega Spilaio

The Mega Spilaio, founded in 362 AD, is one of the oldest monasteries in the Greek world. The main temple has wall paintings of 1653, a remarkable marble floor, an icon screen carved into the wood. In the narthex, the frescoes date from the beginning of the 19th century. The monastery has suffered greatly during the last two centuries, taking the side of the Greek revolutionaries in the War of Independence (1821-1829) and being the target of the Nazi massacres north of the Peloponnese. The monastery was rebuilt after the Second World War.

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Source: European Jewish Cemeteries Initiative

Patras New Jewish Cemetery

The period of the cemetery’s establishment is unknown, it was most likely founded in the early 18th century. The Jewish population in 1928 numbered 170 (of a total population of 64,838). In the leadup to WWII, there were 337 Jews in Patras. After the war, in 1946, 122 Jews lived in Patras and by 1978 only 5 remained.

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Anglican Church

The Anglican Church of Patras, dedicated to St Andrew, was built between 1872 and 1878 for the flourishing English community during the time of the raisin trade in the city. The building was erected in the Gothic Revival style with granite stones and simple decoration.

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Cathedral of Agios Andreas of Patras

The Orthodox Cathedral of Agios Andreas of Patras was built between 1908 and 1974. It is an important pilgrimage church as it houses the remains of the apostle Saint Andrew. The relics of the apostle were donated to the church by St. Peter's Basilica in Rome in September 1964, under the direction of Pope Paul IV (1963-1978). The imposing Byzantine building was constructed under the supervision of the architect Anastasios Metaxas, who was followed by George Nomikos.

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