One of Europe's oldest cities beneath a vast ancient theatre.
Argos brings Mycenaean, classical and Roman history together in an everyday market city, with a monumental theatre and Larisa fortress above.
Argos has been continuously inhabited for millennia and was a major power in the ancient Peloponnese. Its theatre, among the largest in Greece, is cut into the hillside beside Roman baths and agora remains.
Larisa fortress crowns the city with Mycenaean through medieval layers, while the market and squares below remain focused on regional life. Argos pairs naturally with Mycenae and Nafplio but deserves its own historical attention.
Practical information
Buses connect Argos with Athens and Nafplio. A car or taxi helps with Larisa fortress; visit the exposed theatre and archaeological areas early.
