We are pleased to announce that the Byzantine Museum Argolidas will open its doors to the public Thursday, March 9, 2017. The Byzantine Museum Argolida occupies a historic landmark complex Argos, known as "Kapodistrias Barracks" which occupies a wide area in ...

In the pilot implementation of electronic ticketing in four archaeological sites (Acropolis, Mycenae, Messina, Knossos), stated the minister of culture today, Lydia Koniordou. Also mentioned in the consolidation of archaeological sites Amphipolis and hiring 1,314 seasonal guards extended hours for ...

With the participation of more than 240 tour operators, tour operators and representatives of the Lebanese media, the first Greek Tourism Workshop in Lebanon will be held on October 21, 2016 at the «InterContinental Phoenicia» Beirut, under the auspices of ...

It is the oldest castle in Nafplio facing Bourtzi, right at the entrance of the Argoliko bay and connected to the mainland just north of the ravine Arvanitias. Akronafplia, the massive rock, was inhabited since prehistoric times. Standing on ...

The Acropolis of Vassas: A settlement (2000-1000BC) was found at the height of Vassas, which was maintained through the Mycenaean years due to its natural fortification. Graves with abundant offerings were also found. But today, visiting this settlement is a ...

On the central street of Bouboulina, is the square of Tolo, named Botzaki square in honour of the teacher Agni Botzaki-Papazoglou. Born and raised in Smyrni of Asia Minor (current Turkey), she travelled by ship to Nafplion in 1922. She ...

It is a trademark of the city, and has been the centre of action for centuries (700 BC-400 AD), with its ancient “Odeon” (a building for musical competitions), the “Palaestra” (ancient Greek wrestling school), the “Bouleuterion” (ancient Parliament), the temples ...

The history of this place counts numerous centuries; centuries of great achievements. Countless monuments, scattered here and there, bear signs of civilization from various times in history. Magnificent ancient monuments, the Pyramid of Hellenikon, the Acropolis of Larissa, the ...

The most important sight of the village is the ruins of the ancient Asini; it’s near the village, just outside Tolo, on top of a hilly cape. It provides evidence of the power and splendor of Asini’s kingdom in the ...

The most important sight of the village is the ruins of the ancient Asini; it’s near the village, just outside Tolo, on top of a hilly cape. It provides evidence of the power and splendor of Asini’s kingdom in the ...

According to historic evidence, Asini was Sparta’s ally, on whose side it fought against Argos. Once the warfare was over, the army of Argos devastated Asini in 740 BC, leading many locals to exile. Excavations carried out by Swedish archaeologists, ...

Just before the entrance of the village is this tower-like edifice; it was the ancient method of transmitting messages through a complicated system of lighting torches on hillocks very far from one another.

The Ancient Theater of Epidaurus is considered the greatest ancient Greek theater in terms of acoustics and aesthetics. Its capacity is 13,000 spectators and is located in the area of Epidaurus Asklepios, just 14 km from the village Lygourio. The ...

It is situated southwest of the Larissa Acropolis and was built by Polykleitos in the late 5^th cent. BC. It is a big architectural accomplishment, since it is one third carved into the rock. In its prime it could seat ...

is considered the greatest ancient Greek theater in terms of acoustics and aesthetics. Its capacity is 13,000 spectators and is located in the area of Epidaurus Asklepios, just 14 km from the village Lygourio. The theater, a strong element of ...