Its four large scales (stairs). Patraswhich are historically protected monuments, are being preserved thanks to the reconstruction works initiated by the municipality and funded by the Operational Program “Western Greece” 2014-2020.

These are the stairs of Agios Nikolaos, Gerokostopoulos, Patreos and the Three Admirals with a total of 439 steps, which were built gradually from the 19th century until the interwar years.

Project Benefits

As emphasized in the project preparation file, the scale of the historic center is typical of Patras, a testament to the historical development of the city, as well as elements in the creation of its urban fabric.

Regarding the benefits to the city and residents as a result of the restoration of the stairs, the project preparation file emphasizes that the specific project is a development tool that, among other things, should highlight the historical and cultural elements of the building. areas of intervention and have a direct and positive impact on the protection of the urban landscape. Also, the goal of the project is to highlight, promote and include the stairs in the cultural events of the city.

At the same time, the project is expected to improve the overall tourism product offered and strengthen the local economy by attracting more visitors.

Moreover, the reconstructed staircase is considered an important incentive for an increasing number of visitors to take a special walk through the historical monuments of Patras, such as the castle, the Roman conservatory, part of the Roman stadium, the temple of Pantocrator, as well as in the old town with restored neoclassical buildings, where renovation work is already underway. .

Reconstruction schedule

Reconstruction work began with the Trion Navarchona staircase, built in 1934 and connecting the pedestrian street of the same name with Psilon Alonia Square.

The particular structure is characterized as special because it consists of a double staircase with 92 steps and starts from a semi-circular balcony overlooking the pedestrian street, the city of Patras and the Bay of Patras.

A few days ago, last Monday, work began on the reconstruction of the stairs of Agios Nikolaos, which were built in 1934 and are characterized as the most impressive, as they have a total of 193 steps.

These stairs connect the area of ​​the castle and the old town with the center of Patras and offer an endless view of the Gulf of Patras.

According to the municipality, this is an important project that will significantly improve pedestrian traffic between the upper and lower towns and which, together with the rest of the reconstruction projects of the historic center, will greatly enhance the image of Patras. At the same time, new modern electric lighting will be installed on the stairs, and the work is scheduled to be completed in about four months.

Then, according to the plan of the municipality, work will continue on the reconstruction of stairs on Patreos and Gerokostopoulou streets.

The Patreos street staircase was built first in 1873 and consists of 93 steps connecting the lower town with St. George’s Square and the old town’s main street, Hermanou Street.

The work includes, among other things, the installation of new lighting, the improvement of the anti-slip properties of the surface, the cleaning of the masonry, as well as the portico on Hefaistou Street.

The adjacent 61-step staircase of Gerokostopoulou Street was built in 1886 and connects the Roman Conservatory with the central square of Patras, Georgiou Square.

In fact, in recent years, after the excavations and excavations of part of the Roman Stadium, those who pass the stairs of Herokostopoulou, as well as Patreos, joined by the footpath of Hephaestus, can see the finds up close. archaeological excavations are still a hoe.

The reconstruction works of the Gerokostopoulos Stairs include, among other things, the clearing of sidewalks on the flat stairs and the covering with marble slabs, which will be obtained from the clearing of the sidewalks of the historical center, which will be reconstructed using new stone slabs. , irregular shape, as well as new lighting.

The total cost of the reconstruction of all four entrances is about 265,000 euros.

Source: RES-IPE