Attractions

The Church of Saint John the Theologian: A temple of Byzantine art, of the two-column, cross-in-square type, with dome.

It’s at the entrance of the village, next to the ruins of a tower; it’s one of the oldest churches of Argolida, of Byzantine architecture, probably dating from the 14^th century.

Located in Karathona just outside of Nafplio, this temple was built during the period of the Venetian occupation.

Ligourio’s inhabitants are deeply religious, as indicated by the marvelous churches found in the area.
The Church of the Assumption of Mary (Panagitsa): In the central square of the old village a visitor may find this Post-Byzantine temple, a significant edifice ...

The Church of the Assumption of Mary: This Byzantine temple built in 1144 constitutes a remarkable sight of the village today.

Dating back to the 12^th century, it is the oldest Byzantine monument of the city. The relics of St Peter were kept in the church up to 1421 and it is here that the revolutionists participating in the Fourth and ...

The Church of Theomana (Mother of God): This parish church is at the centre of the Mayor Katrilioti Square. It houses the 11th century miraculous picture of Theomana, together with many other beautiful religious paintings (hagiographies). The picture of Theomana ...

The pure Greek-orthodox physiognomy of the city’s modern history is apparent in the Church of Timios Prodromos, constructed in the 1820s. It was in this church yard that the First National Assembly began its sittings, which were concluded in Epidauros. ...

It is located on the hilltop of an islet, where you can find a unique beautiful beach.

Scattered all over the area, you come across amazingly beautiful Byzantine churches, which emphasizes the religious nature of the inhabitants. The imperious archbishop’s church of St. John the Baptist - Naos tou Agios Ioannis Prodromos – stands in the centre. ...

The Citadel (Acropolis): Its walls built with the cyclopean technique are impressive in size. Their average width is about 5 metres, their height may get up to 8 metres. Each block of stone used in its construction was 1 to ...

A prestigious building located opposite the statue of Kavalari Gerou tou Moria.  In the courtyard we find the statues of the heroic judges Tertsenis and Polizoidis. Two great figures who served the Greek judicial system with exemplary consistency and refused ...

The Cultural Centre: It is a modern building in the central square, seating up to 300 people, used for conventions and various events.

Daskalio- the little church of Zoodochou Pigi (Life Giving Spring): It is a small church dating back from the year 1688 and is located on “Daskalio”, a tiny island hidden behind the island Romvi. It is said that during the ...

At the foot of Mount Parnassos, within the angle formed by the twin rocks of the Phaedriades, lies the Pan-Hellenic sanctuary of Delphi, which had the most famous oracle of ancient Greece. Delphi was regarded as the center of the ...