FAMOUS ARCHAELOGICAL SITES
Epidavros
It is a popular sacred site of archaeological importance, natural beauty and tourist attraction and is approximately 30 km from the town of Nafplio. Built amphitheatrically on the ruins of the homonymous ancient city, it combines harmoniously mountain and sea. It was one of the most important cultural and commercial centers of Greece. In the Ancient Theater of Epidaurus, since 1955, preserving the tradition of space, during the summer months, July and August, there are performances of ancient drama and contemporary works, which bring together thousands of theater lovers from all over the world.
It is a popular sacred site of archaeological importance, natural beauty and tourist attraction and is approximately 30 km from the town of Nafplio. Built amphitheatrically on the ruins of the homonymous ancient city, it combines harmoniously mountain and sea. It was one of the most important cultural and commercial centers of Greece. In the Ancient Theater of Epidaurus, since 1955, preserving the tradition of space, during the summer months, July and August, there are performances of ancient drama and contemporary works, which bring together thousands of theater lovers from all over the world.
Mycenae
Mycenae is an ancient city of the prefecture of Argolis and a kingdom of the mythical Agamemnon. Excavations carried out in 1876 by pioneer of archeology Erik Schliemann confirmed the stories and myths bringing to light much of the glorious history of Mycenaean civilization. The archaeological site of Mycenae is the main attraction of the area and one of the most important of Argolida. Mycenae is today a small village of about 450 inhabitants, about 23km from Nafplio.
Mycenae is an ancient city of the prefecture of Argolis and a kingdom of the mythical Agamemnon. Excavations carried out in 1876 by pioneer of archeology Erik Schliemann confirmed the stories and myths bringing to light much of the glorious history of Mycenaean civilization. The archaeological site of Mycenae is the main attraction of the area and one of the most important of Argolida. Mycenae is today a small village of about 450 inhabitants, about 23km from Nafplio.
