Argolis


Argolis is the smallest region of the Peloponnese but it's one of the most historic places in Greece and is constantly inhabited since the 8th millennium BC. As a historical and cultural radiance of the region is the development and prosperity of the Mycenaean civilization, as shown by the acropolis and palace complex at Mycenae. After its domination by the Romans, the Venetians, the Franks and the Turks, Argolis becomes one of the center stages of the Greek Revolution, with its city Nafplion, named also Naples of the East, becoming the first capital of the free Greek State. With the cities of Nafplion and Argos, the oldest continually inhabited city in Europe, the beautiful beaches and numerous mountains and lowland villages, and Kranidi, Epidaurus and Hermione, Argolis is a prefecture with spectacular scenery.

Places of Cultural Interest

Built in 340BC with a capacity of 15,000 spectators, the theater of Epidaurus, the most beautiful and best preserved of all ancient theaters, hosts every summer the “Epidaurus Festival” of ancient Drama.

The capital of the kingdom of mythical Agamemnon, first sung by Homer in his epics, is the most important and richest palatial centre of the Late Bronze Age in Greece.

Named “Naples of the East” by the Venetians during the Middle ages, Nafplion, the first capital of Modern Greece, is filled with historic and cultural treasures as well as breathtaking natural beauties.

Resorts & Places of Leisure

Named “Naples of the East” by the Venetians during the Middle ages, Nafplion, the first capital of Modern Greece, is filled with historic and cultural treasures as well as breathtaking natural beauties.

Places of Natural Interest

By continuing to use the site, you agree to the use of cookies. more information

The cookie settings on this website are set to "allow cookies" to give you the best browsing experience possible. If you continue to use this website without changing your cookie settings or you click "Accept" below then you are consenting to this.

Close