Attractions

The first official excavations at the ancient city started in 1884 by Schliemann. Some excavations had already carried out since 1831. During the byzantine period Tirintha was a very small and simple village. It used to be called Palaiokastro and ...

The entire city of Nemea is surrounded by archaeological sites, some of them exploited, some others untapped. Ancient Nemea is an important archaeological site, where the famous races of antiquity ‘Nemea’ were held every two years. "Nemea" was introduced in ...

Places of archaeological interest are Aponisos, Megaritissa and Kontari (the highest spot of the island). All along the western coast of the island there are sunken antiquities just below the surface of the sea. Also, the islands Kyra and Dorousa ...

The restored museum which dominates the Syntagma Square is one of the most splendid Venetian buildings in the city. In the two-storey building dating from 1713 and which served as a warehouse for the Venetian fleet, are exhibits from excavations ...

The oldest part of the Archaeological Museum of Argos consists of Kallergeio. It is a neoclassical preached Kapodistrias building built in 1830 as the residence of the family of General Dimitris Kallergis. For a time used as the Palace of Government ...

Archaeological Museum of Asklepieio of Epidaurus: Situated in the archaeological site of Asklepieio, it was constructed in the early 20th century to shelter the restored monuments of the Asklepieio and the findings of the excavations in the area. A great ...

The Archaeological Museum of Mycenae: Built inside the archaeological site of Mycenae, it is aimed to safeguard and also exhibit the findings of the excavations in the Mycenae Acropolis and the wider area. A visitor may also get important information ...

The Asklepieio of Epidaurus: There were two sanctuaries under the same name, where two healer gods were worshiped at the same time: Apollo Maleatas in the oldest one (on Kynortion Mountain) and Asklepios in the most recent one in the ...

The life in the citadel of Asini was interwoven with the surrounding area, especially the hill of Barbouna, where a big Mycenaean graveyard with significant findings was brought to light. Many funeral gifts were found in the tombs; this reinforces ...

Beehive tombs (tholos tombs): They can be found on the hill of the citadel, nine altogether and among the finest pieces of architecture of the Mycenaean civilization. They are royal tombs or tombs of officials of the highest ranks, dating ...

It’s worth taking a walk over to the renowned Bisti (meaning tail), the all-green piney edge of the peninsula on the town fringes; with its marvelous all-white mill, its great view, its crystal blue waters and its invaluable archaeological treasures, ...

Another important fortress of Nafplio is Bourtzi, which was built in 1473 on the island of Agios Theodoros and is located in the harbor entrance. It was an integral part of other fortifications of the city for many centuries. It ...

It’s a small island at the eastern entrance of Poros’ harbor, with a castle that has been characterized a historic listed monument. The castle was built in 1827 by the Bavarian philhellene Heideck, aiming to protect the harbor. You can ...

On the island there are magnificent Byzantine churches worth visiting: Zoodochos Pigi (the island’s Cathedral) in Megalochori, Agioi Anargyroi in Skala, Agia Kyriaki in Limenaria, Panagia in Metochi with its incredible view, and the chapels of Agioi Pantes (All Saints) ...

The canyon of Vothilas: It is one of the most beautiful canyons in Argolida. This green paradise between steep rocky blocks is part of the natural beauty of the area.