Description of the attraction
One of the most interesting cities in Greece that you should definitely visit is Argos, one of the oldest cities in Europe, located on the Peloponnese in a picturesque fertile valley about 11 km northwest of Nafplio.
The continuous history of Argos is more than five thousand years old. Already in the so-called Helladic period, the Pelasgians (a people or a set of peoples inhabiting Greece before the Mycenaean civilization) lived here, who founded a settlement at the foot of the Aspis hill, from which, in fact, the history of this ancient city began. During the Mycenaean period, Argos, largely due to its strategic location, was one of the largest and most influential cities of the Peloponnese, not inferior to its famous neighbors - Mycenae and Tiryns. Tsar Danai is credited with a huge role in its development. The city reached its peak in the 7th century BC. during the reign of King Fidon, who challenged the legendary Sparta for the right to rule in the Peloponnese and managed to regain control over most of the cities of Argolis. During Roman rule, Argos was part of the Roman province of Achaia.
Witnesses of the centuries-old history of Argos have survived to this day in the form of various historical and archaeological sites, among which the ancient Agora, dating from the 6th century BC, Roman baths, the remains of ancient buildings in the southwestern part of the city undoubtedly deserve special attention at the foot of the Larissa hill (6-3rd century BC) and, of course, the famous antique theater with 20,000 seats (3rd century BC), where in 1829 Ioannis Kapodistrias performed before the Fourth National The meeting of the new Greek state, and nowadays in the summer, various cultural events are held.
To get acquainted in more detail with the history of Argos, from prehistoric times to the Roman era, you can visit the local Archaeological Museum, whose impressive collection will not leave indifferent even the most sophisticated lover of antiquities.
