ARGOS

At the centre of this bustling modern town you will find St Peters Cathedral located in a large square of the same name. Nowadays Argos is more known for its' industry, residence and commerce rather than the glory of its' splendid and powerful past. Playing a key role in the history of the Argolis area it was once up on a time the dominant power even before Mycenae.
Unfortunately due to there being no town planning a lot of its' wonderful past is still buried under many of its' modern apartment blocks.

Taking this a side just a few metres away from the centre you will find the Ancient Theatre and the Roman Baths and Roman Agora. On entering the site on one side you will walk down a Roman Street whilst in front of you is the dominating Theatre.

Dating back earlier than the Theatre of Epidavros and being larger (seating 20,000 to Epidavros 14,000), the theatre was cut out of the limestone rock.

Crossing over the other side you will see remnants of the Roman Agora (market place), here you are allowed to explore the ruins up close but beware as there are no footpaths. The small but interesting museum of Argos houses some wonderful mosaics excavated from the ancient site.

The ancient theatre and the town of Argos are dominated over by the Venetian fortress high up on the Larissa hill.