"An important ancient city..." Argos by AndyRG

Argos Travel Guide: 12 reviews and 16 photos

...and a dynamic modern one

Argos was the most powerful town in Greece 700 years BC. There were even inhabitants many centuries before that one... Mycynae, Tiryntha, Nemea, Epidaurus (famous archaeological places) are all close to Argos.
Nowadays, it is a modern city which is based more in agriculture and the commerce. It is 134 km southwest of Athens.

Intro Updated Jul 24, 2004
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Larisa castle Favorites (7)

It is located on the top of a hill (280 m), from where you have the best view of the city. There was an acropolis, but... more travel advice

Kefalari Favorites (7)

This nice place is 5 km SW of Argos. There is running water, which comes under the foundation of the church you see,... more travel advice

Clubs next to the sea... Nightlife (1)

Next to the sea, to the direction to Nafplio, there are a lot of clubs and musical centres, very close to each other.... more travel advice

Egypt? Favorites (7)

It is a... pyramid, although a small one (4th century BC). You can find it if you go to the village Elliniko, near... more travel advice

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roamer61 Nov 14, 2006 at 4:20 AM

Nice page. Looks like a nice place.
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tini58de Jul 22, 2006 at 5:20 AM

The view from Larissa castle really caught me, when I was in Argos last time - I like this place and your page!! Good job!! I hope everything is fine with you and yours!
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b1bob Jun 4, 2003 at 6:42 PM

Nice job! I hadn't heard of this place before.
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Sharrie Jun 4, 2003 at 2:40 AM

Oh yes, do send me some of those oranges ;-)
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gmadmax Apr 8, 2003 at 2:46 PM

A, re Argos!Na dw pote tha fame portokalia!!!
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zrim Mar 7, 2003 at 8:25 AM

Kefalari is very beautiful and that night phoro of the church is superb.
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Lilasel Mar 6, 2003 at 7:56 AM

Ahhh...So beautiful place.... Another beautiful place...Tell me, Andrea, is it possible to see all those places for one trip? No.... But you could safe for me some oranges :-)
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sim1 Feb 4, 2003 at 8:53 PM

Great page! Oranges.... mmmmm, delicious!!! Of course I would love some :-)))
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acemj Jan 21, 2003 at 8:49 AM

Amazing photos and great history!
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matcrazy1 Jan 16, 2003 at 7:31 AM

FANTASTIC page! Kefalari looks great on the picture!