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. From the 13th century, it belonged to the Franks, to the Byzantines, to the Venetians and at other times, to the Turks.

Patras developed rapidly after liberation from the Turks in 1821, and thanks to the increasing commerce it enjoyed as a port city. Everywhere beautiful neo-classical buildings still embellish this city whose roads lead to the sea, making a strong and picturesque impression. Artistic and spiritual life remains very intense today. Gradually, heavy industry has also developed, increasing the population. Today, Patras is one of the most influential cities in Greece, with its port continuing to play the important role it has always held throughout its long history.

Patras is a city in Greece. It has a population of 222,460. The majority group makes up 90% of the city’s inhabitants. The ethnic composition of Greece foreign population in descending order comprises: 64.91% Albanians; 6.53% Bulgarians; 4.52% Romanian; and 3.17% Pakistani. 65% of the city's total population are foreign-born.

Takaisin Project “SPARC”

Creativity Hubs for sustainable development through the valorization of cultural heritage assets.

The SPARC project is funded by the “INTERREG Greece-Italy” EU program and aims to promote sustainable development in Patras (Western Greece) as well as Putignano and Bari (Eastern Italy) by valorizing and enhancing the cultural and natural heritage of these regions. Among the most important cultural heritage assets of both Greece and Italy, involved in the implementation of the project strategy, are the Carnival of Patras, the Carnival of Putignano as well as various theatre and film institutions. “Creativity Hubs” are to support and enrich the creative and cultural sector, while connecting it with other sectors. To guarantee the sustainability of results, other long-term initiatives that are linked to SPARC are encouraged and the Creative Hubs will continue to operate for at least fiver further years. The project also includes an evaluation and monitoring plan.

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