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The church Agios Athanasios in Patras exhibits features typical for this region: Central building with dome: A characteristic element of Byzantine and Neo-Byzantine church architecture. Open narthex (Exonarthex): The striking round arches, supported by columns, form a covered entrance area. Freestanding bell tower: To the right in the picture, the bell tower can be seen, which is stylistically coordinated with the main building. Color scheme: The combination of sand-colored facades and red tiled roofs is widespread in Greek church construction.

The mural is titled "ERMES" (Hermes) and was created by the artist Chekos'art. It was created as part of ArtWalk 7, the 7th International Street Art Festival of Patras in 2022. It shows a modern interpretation of Hermes, a deity from Greek mythology, who is considered, among other things, the patron saint of travelers, merchants, and orators. The artist Chekos'art uses a technique reminiscent of pop art and collages, with the portrait composed of various colored fragments and dot patterns. The work is part of a larger initiative in Patras that has transformed the city into a kind of open-air gallery through large-scale murals.

This astronomical instrument stands in Psila Alonia Square (Πλατεία Ψηλά Αλώνια). The inscription on the front, "ΠΙΝΑΚΑΣ ΔΙΟΡΘΩΣΕΩΝ ΣΕ ΛΕΠΤΑ ΩΡΑΣ" (Correction Table in Minutes of Time), provides correction values for various months and days. Since sundials display true solar time, which deviates slightly from uniform mechanical time (equation of time) throughout the year, these tables help calculate the exact standard time. It is a horizontal sundial with a triangular metal gnomon whose shadow indicates the time on the top.

This work was created as part of the 2022 International Sculpture Symposium. The event took place in the Antheia district (near the sculpture park on the waterfront). The sculpture park is located on the Patras waterfront (Southern Park / Notio Parko). Ten international sculptors created various works of art in stone there under the theme "1922-2022: Flight - Survival - Hope" (in remembrance of the Asia Minor catastrophe).

The Kastro offers an excellent view of the mountain ranges of the hinterland, as well as over the city that is creeping up the hillside and the strait.

A functionally designed space with little greenery.

High above the city lies the ancient acropolis. This imposing structure, dating from the Turkish and Venetian periods, offers a stunning view of the Angel Islands and the surrounding mountain ranges. Particularly noteworthy are the massive tower on the west side and the bastion at the northeast corner.

The mural is a well-known piece of street art from the ArtWalk 2 project. The mural is inspired by Alice in Wonderland and shows Alice together with the Cheshire Cat. The work was created as part of the 2nd International Street Art Festival of Patras in 2016 and is considered one of the city's most beautiful graffiti.