Patras has developed thanks to its port and the commerce that takes place through it. Beautiful neo-classic buildings embellish the city whose roads all end up to the sea so that its bracing force is not cut. Artistic and spiritual life is very intense. Today, Patras is one of the most significant cities in Greece and its port is still playing that important role that it had during all its long history. It's the third greater city of Greece (after Athens and Thessalonica) with aproximately 300.000 inhabidants. Patra is also famous as a student city since the 35.000 students are a big percentage to the total population.