The Roman Aqueduct in Patras

The excavations in the Roman city of Patras revealed several wells that serve domestic needs but also a well-organized system with underground water pipes and running water, and fountains still fed in private homes. The water reached the city through the Roman aqueduct, covering approximately 7.5 km course. On the southeastern outskirts of the ancient citadel, which ended the aqueduct, the water is shared underground ducts and branches in the city. The ambitious and vital this project, which of course would also be costly, probably built by Emperor Hadrian in the early second century. AD


The water ran from its source cheimarropotamou Diakoniaris in its current location Neromanna Romanos, where the first remains of the building. Characteristic is the fact that the present city of Patras carry water from the same sources. From there follows a difficult path downward through hills and canyons to reach after a long way in today's Aroe just behind the ancient Acropolis. In most of the route the pipeline was underground, mainly smooth and downhill slopes of the hills, and had a large diameter and was vaulted. The remaining sections, especially in canyons and where the height differences should be bridged for the smooth downhill path of water were created energies high arches, above which the pipeline passed. The aboveground parts are built-preserved in some areas to their original height and length sufficient to allow us to form the image of an impressive project.


By Anastasia Theodoropoulou

THE ROMAN ODEON IN PATRAS
To the west of the Acropolis, in Upper Town, is the Roman Odeon of Patras, built earlier by the Conservatory of Athens (Hadrian's Theatre-Odeon, 160 AD).In the centuries that followed, earthquakes, wars and conquerors destroyed the conservatory and covered it with dirt and other buildings. From the small hill that was created, only a few parts remained uncovered . It came back to light in 1889 when they were digging the hill to fill the harbor.Several decades passed until the start of the process of restoration, completed in 1956, the year in which the ancient Odeon acquired its original form. During the same decade, transformed the surrounding area into an archaeological report with it, sarcophagi, mosaics and other ancient finds. The Conservatory has all the essential parts of the theater, auditorium, orchestra, stage, scene, backstage and 23 rows of seats which can accommodate 2,900 spectators. Since the adoption of the International Festival of Patras, the ancient Odeon is the main office, hosting summer top performances from all over the world.
By Irene Koliopoulou

Patras: Describing our school

SCHOOL LIFE

Hi! We are Nancy,Angela and Anthonia. We are 13 years old and we
are going at the 20th High School of Patras. We live in Petroto , too.
Our school is in Perivola. It’s big with many children. They are all
friendly and sociable. It has got twelve classrooms with twenty-five students
each . The yard is from cement and it has got a court of basketball, volley
and football. It has got many benches and a school canteen, too. One of these
classrooms is the library room , the multipurpose room and the computer room.
The school life sometimes is good because the teachers are kind with
us and sometimes is boring because the subjects are difficult. Our lessons are
Maths, History, Art, Biology, Odyssey, English, Music, R.P., P.E., Ancient
Greek, Modern Greek, Geography, Technology, French, Home Economics
and I.C.T.. Some of them are hard and some of them are easy.
That’s all for our school life! We hope it will be better!



Nancy, Anthonia, Angela

Best Season Greetings from Patras

Dear friends,
We would like to wish you all a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. (We hope you enjoyed our video). For our friends in Istanbul (who do not celebrate Christmas) may the New Year be a fruitful one and creative in any way.
The students and teachers from 20th Junior High School of Patras, Greece.

Season's greetings video

Presenting our town: PATRAS

THE CITY

Patras is Greece’s third largest city and the capital of the prefecture of Achaea, located in northern Peloponnese. The city is built at the foothills of mountain Panachaikon. Also it is the tallest mountain in Patra. In the Roman period, it was the place of Saint Andrew’s martyrdom. Every spring the city hosts one of Europe’s largest and most colorful carnivals.
SIGHTSEEING

• The Ancient Roman Odeon which was accidentally discovered in 1889 by workers and since then it has been renovated. In summer it hosts musical and theatrical performances.
• The fortress of Patras is located on a hill above the town. It offers great views of the town.

• St. Andrew’s Cathedral which is the most important church In Patras, as He is the patron saint of the town. It has the largest dome in the Balkans and it has Byzantine architecture with many arches and a bell tower.



• Achaia Clauss is one of the oldest and most famous wineries in Greece. Founded by the German Gustav Clauss in 1861. A part of its establishment is open to visitors who can see there traditional equipment and ways to produce wine.



• Apollo theatre of Patras is an architectural masterpiece. It was built in 1972 by the German architect Ernst Ziller and it is found on the east side of King George’s square, one of the most popular squares of Patras. Its architecture is of neoclassical style and the capacity is 200 to 300 people. The theatre is used during the carnival to conduct dancing parties and masked balls.

• Rio-Antirio bridge of which the official name is “Charilaos Trikoupis” bridge. Its lengh (2,800) makes it one of the largest bridges of Greece.


• Dasilio is a great escape from the busy city in the city center. The pine trees were planted here in 1916 and covered the surface of the hill. You can walk around the paths and enjoy the nice view over the city.

By:Evangelia,Sophia,Elpida (A' class)

'A' Class 20th High school of Patras Greece

Here you can see our A' class students of our school, the 20th High School of Patras, Greece, in their classroom. The photo was taken kind of hastily, but we may take a couple more later.