Because Argos constitutes an imprint of Geek Civilization. A vast timeless museum, with a unique atmosphere granted by the gravity of History, mixed with the fragrances of orange groves of the surrounding area.
Being Greece’s most ancient city, it is a member of the Ancient Cities of Europe Network and constitutes the largest outdoors museum of the country, with numerous and unique findings from every period of Greek history. It offers the visitor numerous monuments from prehistoric and historic times, museums, historic churches and elaborate ecclesiastical relics, the old city, characteristic architectural elements, neoclassic buildings etc. Today it is the second most populated city in the Peloponnese region, with an intense commercial, industrial and agricultural activity. It is a modern city, experiencing a multifaceted and dynamic development. Throughout the year and especially in the summer, it can constitute a cultural-tourism destination, both for getting to know the city, and in order to attend selected artistic events that take place indoors as well as in charming outdoor areas, the most important of these being the Ancient Theatre and the Castle of Larisa. As it lies in the centre of the largest archaeological park in the world, which includes Mycenae (10 km.), Ancient Tiryns (6 km.), Nafplio (12 km.), Lerna (10 km.), Epidaurus (40 km.) it can function as a starting point for excursions to get to know all of these areas and experience the natural beauty of Argolis. Argos offers visitors warm hospitality in the small yet modern lodgings, unforgettable gastronomic delights and a variety of options for their night entertainment. Access to the city is easy, just 12 km. away from the Athens – Tripoli highway (Sterna junction).
Why go to Argos
