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Argos

is a city in Argolida, a rich farming and trade centre,12km from Nafplio.

Agriculture, is the primary economic activity in the area, with citrus fruits and Olives.

 

A settlement of great antiquity, Argos has been continuously inhabited for the past 7,000 years, making it one of the oldest cities in Greece and Europe.

At a strategic location on the fertile plain of Argolis, Argos was a major stronghold during the Mycenaean era.

In classical times

Argos

was a powerful rival of Sparta for dominance over the Peloponnese, but was eventually shunned by other Greek city-states after remaining neutral during the Greco-Persian Wars.

Numerous ancient monuments can be found in the city today, the most famous of which is the renowned Heraion of

Argos

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The Archaeological Museum of Argos houses ancient artifacts recovered not only from the principal archaeological sites of the city, including the theater and agora but also from Lerna.

Useful Numbers

  • Argos Municipality 27513 60700
  • Argos Hospital 27510 64290
  • Argos Police Station 27510 67222
  • Argos Traffic Police 27510 67247
  • Argos Bus Station 27510 67324
  • Argos Archaeological Museum 27510 68819