At the crossroads of history and commerce, Three Allies Square connects the port of Patras to the European powers that shaped the Battle of Navarino in 1827.
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The waterfront of history and commerce
The Square of the Three Allies is the main seaside square of Patras, located in front of the port’s central pier, at the end of Agiou Nikolaou Street. Its layout was first designed in 1876, and its name pays tribute to the three allied powers – Britain, France, and Russia – who actively supported the Greek War of Independence, particularly during the pivotal Battle of Navarino.
In 1914, the square was temporarily renamed King Constantine Square. On its southwestern side stood the old Customs House, which was demolished in the early 20th century to be relocated to the new pier on Kalavryton Street (now D. Gounari Street). This relocation facilitated the opening of the seafront avenue Othonos & Amalias and improved the connection between the city’s railway stations.
The area surrounding the square was home to prominent mansions of the 19th and early 20th century, many of which operated as hotels. Many of these buildings still stand today, housing activities that support the economic and professional life of Patras and its port.
