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Kalavryta is a mountainous town of Achaia. It is built on the slopes of AROANIA (Chelmos) at an altitude of 737 meters. Kalavryta is built on the site of ancient Arcadian city Kynetha or Kynetha. The name Kalavryta (good taps) seems to have acquired the Frankish period, 13th century AD were established when one of the 12 barons of the Principality of Achaia first Baron Otto de Tournai (Othon de Tournay) who built the castle on the ruins of the ancient citadel Kynetha. In the French version of the Chronicle of Morea referred to as Calovrate. Kalabryta now attract tourists especially during the winter season as they have one of the best winter tourism infrastructure in Greece mainly because of the ski center located there. The ski resort of Kalavryta is one of the largest in Greece. Notable destinations within the Kalavryta are also two historic monasteries of Agia Lavra and the Great Cave, as well as the Cave of the Lakes Kastria Achaia Gorge Voyraikos river that crosses the famous cog railway.

Patra is the capital of the prefecture of Achaia, the Region of Western Greece and the largest urban center and port of the Peloponnese. The most common explanation given for the name of the city is the mythology that comes from Patrea, the legendary founder of the city. Modern Patras is the main axes of the port connecting Greece to Western Europe, the state-Rio-Antirrio bridge connects the suburb of Patras Rio to Antirrio, uniting the western Peloponnese Central Greece. In addition, the city boasts the largest European, Mediterranean-style carnival, the famous Patras Carnival, the main features of which are satirical floats and extravagant and spectacular dances and parades. The local cultural scene stands out in theater and the plastic arts and modern urban literature. The city of Patras was also the European Capital of Culture for 2006.

Must see for the visitors is Achaia Clauss tower. The Tower of Achaia Clauss is the first Greek winery built in 1861 and today produces some of the most famous Greek wines. In places, the visitor can admire the lush greenery, historical buildings, woodcarvings barrels aging since 1873 the famous Mavrodaphne as well, Cellar of lady Daniilida, taste some of the fine wines of Achaia Clauss.

The Olympia was a city of ancient Greece in Elia, known as the venue for the Olympic Games in classical times, comparable in importance to the Pythian Games held in Delphi. Olympia was the gold and ivory statue of Zeus by Pheidias, which was known in ancient times as one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. The origins of the Olympic Games dating back to 776 BC and held every four years. In 394 AD Byzantine Emperor Theodosius A, banned the marriage because they were considered as pagan.

The Archaeological Museum of Olympia is one of the most important museums in Greece and exhibits archaeological finds from the archaeological site of Olympia. Of the total, priceless exhibits significant is the report of the sculpture, which is mainly known museum, and the collection of bronze objects, which are the richest in the world and consists of weapons, statuettes and other objects, and in particular important are the findings of great pottery.

Ancient Corinth was an important city-state of ancient Greece. Checking an area corresponding to the east of the prefecture of Corinthia in the northeast of the prefecture of Argolis. Sicyon bordered to the west by the Megarians in the east, to the southwest of Argos and Epidaurus in the south. Ancient Corinth controlled the pivotal position of the Isthmus, and was the most important trading center of the ancient world, until away from Athens. Corinth was considered the richest city of the ancient world.

The Corinth Canal is a canal which connects the Saronic to the Corinthian gulf, in place of the Isthmus of Corinth, just east of the city of Corinth. Constructed between the years 1880-1893. The idea of a canal already existed since the time of Periander, 602 BC The first tried to implement was Nero, 66 AD, designed by Julius Caesar and Caligula. After the death of Nero, the continued effort by Herodes Atticus, but who abandoned her. Work on the canal began in 1880.echei length 6.346 m, width at sea 24,6 m, the bottom of 21,3 m, while the depth varies from 7,50 to 8 m.

Loutraki is a town in the prefecture of Corinthia recognized spa town since 1925, a tourist resort known for its thermal baths, mineral waters and the casino. Bordering the Gulf of Corinth, and is the seat of the municipality Loutraki-St. Theodore, while over the city dominate Geraneia. It is 84 km from Athens and 4 from Corinth. In ancient times, the area was known as Perea land and location of Loutraki was the ancient small town baths or Thermae, known since ancient times for its thermal springs. Regarded favorite city of the gods and protector was Artemis or hot. The current name is due to the mineral springs - baths.

In antiquity Eleusis was beside Athens, Olympia, Delphi and Delos 5 holy cities of Ancient Greece and concluded that the Sacred Way. The town became known around the world for the Eleusinian mysteries. The word Eleusis-fiber is first mentioned in the Orphic hymn "Demeter incense". Moreover, Hesychius tells us that the earlier name of Eleusis was Saisaria. According to legend, the Saisaria was the youngest daughter of King Keleus. The Keleus cited as the first High Priest and ordained the first daughters of the priest of the goddess Demeter. According to archaeological findings, the Keleus was the founder of Eleusis, who to honor his father, the hero Eleusis, gave his name to the town.