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Where is Pyrgos

There are several places named Pyrgos in Greece. One notable location is Pyrgos in Elis, which is a town in the western part of the Peloponnese region. It is the capital of the Elis regional unit.

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Pyrgos Location Map, Greece

Facts about Pyrgos, Greece

Country	Greece
Region	Western Greece
Regional Unit	Ilia
Municipal Seat	Pyrgos
Named After	Greek word “Pyrgos” meaning tower
Established	Medieval period (modern growth in 19th century)
Municipality Status	1835
Coordinates	37.6751° N, 21.4410° E
Total Area	~170 sq km (municipality)
Land Area	~170 sq km
Water Area	Minimal
Population (2021)	~34,000 (municipality)
Population Rank	Largest city in Ilia regional unit
Major City	Pyrgos
Main Industries	Agriculture, Commerce, Public Administration, Services
Major Transport	Road connections to Patras and Kalamata; nearby Araxos Airport
Time Zone	Eastern European Time (UTC+02:00)
Known For	Administrative center of Ilia; proximity to Ancient Olympia
Website	https://www.cityofpyrgos.gr

Top Attractions in Pyrgos, Greece

Skafidia Monastery – historic seaside monastery known for its peaceful setting and beautiful views of the Ionian Sea
Archaeological Museum of Pyrgos – museum displaying important artifacts from ancient Elis and the surrounding region
Agios Nikolaos Church – prominent Orthodox church featuring traditional Greek architecture
Katakolo Port – picturesque harbor and gateway for cruise ships visiting the area
Mercouri Estate – renowned winery offering tastings and tours in a scenic countryside setting
Archaeological Site of Olympia – world-famous ancient sanctuary and birthplace of the Olympic Games, located nearby
Olympia Archaeological Museum – museum housing remarkable sculptures and artifacts from ancient Olympia
Kaiafas Lake – tranquil lake surrounded by pine forests and natural hot springs
Pyrgos Central Square – lively town center filled with cafés, shops, and neoclassical buildings
Agios Ilias Beach – sandy Ionian Sea beach ideal for swimming and relaxing

Distance from Pyrgos to Other Greece Cities

Pyrgos to Patras – 95 km (59 miles)
Pyrgos to Athens – 300 km (186 miles)
Pyrgos to Piraeus – 305 km (190 miles)
Pyrgos to Thessaloniki – 550 km (342 miles)
Pyrgos to Larissa – 405 km (252 miles)
Pyrgos to Volos – 385 km (239 miles)
Pyrgos to Ioannina – 290 km (180 miles)
Pyrgos to Kalamata – 140 km (87 miles)
Pyrgos to Corinth – 220 km (137 miles)
Pyrgos to Heraklion – 600 km (373 miles)
Pyrgos to Chania – 640 km (398 miles)
Pyrgos to Kavala – 715 km (444 miles)

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