Pole of attraction for tourists, because of its rich archaeological treasures, the annual Festival of Epidavros and cosmopolitan summer resorts, Argolis is an ideal option even on weekends, owing to its proximity to Attica whence you can visit the graphic islands of the Argosaronicos.

Mycenae, with its famous Gate of the Lions, Argos with its time-honored history, cute Nafplion, the theatre of Epidavros. The golden beaches and summer resorts from Tolon and Drepano on to port Heli and Costa, the whole eastern side from the shores of New and Old Epidavros to Ermione and Argolis, a lovely mountain stretch. The country shares a border with Corinthia in the north and Arcadia to the west and south, and is washed by the Saronic Gulf southeastwards.

HISTORY

The region was inhabited since the 8^th millenium BC with the growth of Argolis starting as of 1.600 BC along with Mycenaean Culture. In the 13^th century BC, Achaian culture spread from Argolis over the entire region of the Mediterranean. After the Peloponnesian War, Argolis joined the Commonwealth of Achaia. The Romans, ending up as a par of Byzantine State subsequently conquered it.

Later, other conquerors came: the Franks, the Venetian and the Turks (1460), keeping the region under their yoke up to the Revolt of 1821, with the exception of Nafplion which fell in 1540.

ARGOS

Argos built in the heart of the fertile plain of Argolis, it is a rich farming and trading center. Sights include the Theatre (4^th Century BC) one of the largest of Ancient Greece with a seating capacity of 20.000, discovered during excavations carried out by the French Archaeological School.

The church of Panagia tis Kekrymmenis or Vrahos stands on the hillside.