The St. Andrew Cathedral is a popular religious landmark in the city. Its architecture shines with brilliant mosaic work. Interestingly, it also houses the skull of St. Andrew in a gold casket. There are also various pleasant cafeterias in the vicinity.
Celebrating the history of the city with much aplomb is the Archaeological Museum of Patras, which displays several antiquities from the Roman and the Hellenistic periods. The collection includes sculptures, pots, mosaics, ornaments and much more.
Also, the Patras Fortress is an excellent place for a day trip. This medieval castle is much visited for its heritage value.
The biggest tourist attraction of the city is the Patras Carnival, which hosts native cultural performing arts and literature. The carnival comprises grand parades, excellent music and dance performances as well as art workshops and exhibitions. It is among the most famous and entertaining events in the world.
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