On the Northwest coast of the Peloponnese is a picturesque port city of Patras is one of the largest cities of Greece. The rich cultural and historical heritage of this ancient city attracts huge number of tourists from all over the world. Among the abundance of varied sights of great interest, of course, are the ruins of a Roman aqueduct.

Patras became a Roman colony in 31 BC, This period was marked by the city's significant lift, it has evolved and flourished, becoming an important trade and industrial centre of the Mediterranean and the main sea gate of Greece to Italy. With the financial support of the Roman emperors and local philanthropists in Patras was built many different public buildings and other structures.

Around 2-3 centuries ad in Patras was built and the Roman aqueduct, which, given the density of population was simply necessary for the city. The Romans built a huge water tank at the source where I got the river Dichiara. The reservoir was an artificial dam was located approximately 10 m from the source, which, based on the found ancient inscriptions in ancient times was a place of worship to the nymphs. Part of the original walls of the ancient dam today is part of a modern reservoir. Partially preserved to our days and arched design, where he laid the pipes through which water was pumped from the source to the city. The length of the aqueduct was about 6, 5 km away. a Constant flow of water was ensured by the principle of communicating vessels.

Today, the Roman aqueduct in patrai recognized as an important historical and architectural monument.