In Patras, on a hill below the Panachaiko mountain is the Medieval Castle of Patras, or just Patras Castle.

The Medieval Castle of Patras was built in the 6th century AD by the Emperor Justinian, in the place where the ancient citadel of Patras used t be. In fact several of the castle's construction materials came from the ruins.

The Medieval Castle of Patras occupied over 22 acres and had six towers, moats and ramparts. The castle was a watchful guard for the wider region and passed successively through the hands of all conquerors. Byzantines, Franks, Venetians, Turks, even Germans during the Second World War settled in the castle, all making their own architectural interventions that stand out today.

It is worth noting that a statue from Roman times is endorsed in the castle walls, having a special significance for Patras; the famous "Patrinela ". According to popular tradition, the statue protected the city from epidemics, and at the terrible event of someone's death, it cried at night.

Today the Medieval Castle of Patras functions as an archaeological site and is ideal for a visit, both for the building and the magnificent views across the region.