Argolis

Argolis or Argolida Greek: Αργολίδα  is one of the regional units of Greece. 
It is part of the region of Peloponnese, situated in the eastern part of the Peloponnese peninsula .

The regional unit Argolis is subdivided into 4 municipalities.
 
 Argos-Mykines
 Epidavros
 Ermioni
 Nafplio  

Argos ( Άργος-Μυκήνες) is a municipality in the Argolid regional unit, Peloponnese, Greece. Argos, rich agricultural town with great commercial activity is built in the center of the fertile valley of Argolid. It stands out for its neoclassical buildings, the ancient city, the imposing theater of the Hellenistic Age, and the Ancient Castle of Larissa.

According to mythology, it is considered the most ancient city of the world. It has significant archaeological monuments and a great Archaeological Museum


                                                                      Mycenae
In the second millennium BC, Mycenae was one of the major centres of Greek civilization, a military stronghold which dominated much of southern Greece.
The period of Greek history from about 1600 BC to about 1100 BC is called Mycenaean in reference to Mycenae.
                                                          
                                                          The Lion Gate at Mycenae

 The ancient town, where an imposing theatre of the Hellenistic Period is saved, with a capacity of 20,000 seats, the Roman Music Theatre, the remains of the temple of Venus and the ancient agora.
 
                                                               Ancient Argos Theater

The Archaeological Museum, in the main square, which houses finds from the excavations in ancient Agora, in the theatre, in Mycenae and Tiryntha.

The Mycaenian  “Larissa’, where, apart from the remains of ancient temples, the remnants of an imposing medieval castle are saved till today.
                                                          Argos Castle "Larissa"

                                                            Tomb of Clytemnestra

The Nymphaeum of Larisa It is situated on the foot of the hill of Larissa, with a monumental fountain, which was constructed in the mid 2nd cen. AD, and was the starting point for the city’s aqueduct. The place has been considered as the seat of the ancient court of the city, known as Criterion

Palaea Epidavros (Old Epidaurus) is a little, calm and beautiful town on the coast of Saronikos bay, at the edge of a plain with olive and orange trees. In its picturesque port yachts and sailing boats tie up near the fishing boats.North, at a distance of nine km, is located the inland little town of Nea Epidavros (New Epidaurus), at 100 m altitude.  

  

Ancient Epidaurus (Old) is a picturesque seaside village, but what makes the city more widely known, famous across the world, is the ancient theater, which hosts performances of ancient theater.
Epidaurus, is build in a forested area. 
                                                                 The theatre at Epidavros

The theatre at Epidavros (UNESCO Listing) was designed by Polykleitos the Younger in the 4th century BC.It seats up to 14,000 people The theatre is marveled for its exceptional acoustics

                                                                Nights of Epidaurus

Ermioni Classed as an 'island town' of captivating beauty,as the sea surrounds the town from three sides. A fantastic base from which to explore the surrounding region which has so much to offer, from historical sites to some of the finest beaches.

                                                                           Nafplio 

you can read about Nafplio at  www.jessy-teodestination.blogspot.nl/2014/06/nafplio.html 
                                                                 
                                                                            Vivari 

                                                                             Kranidi

                                             

                   
                                                                         Tolo

                                                                    Nice food...

Access to the area can be done by car via the existing road network.The transition time from Athens is 90-120 minutes
 
 By Train: The Railway Station is located in the port. Connects Nafplio rail with Corinth and Piraeus. Tickets issued in the Station Wagon.
The route to Corinth lasts about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
The trip to Athens is 3 hours
Tel. 27520.28.090

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