Attractions

The Temple of Asklepios: The temple in the plain is the largest and most widely known one. Ancient medicine was born there and was practiced at first in a religious way to evolve gradually into a true healing method. There ...

The Acropolis (citadel) of Candia: Its remains are on the hill of Agia Eleousa; they date from the Mycenaean era, thus indicating that the region has been populated since antiquity. On the northwest of the citadel, near the Lykotroupi area, ...

Situated at Koryzis square, it exhibits statues of the classical period, as well as archaeological findings from the region, namely from the excavations at the Temple of Poseidon (6^th century BC), the ancient Troezene (homeland of the mythical hero Theseus), ...

The Asklepieio Natural History Museum: The Natural History Museum of Kotsiomitis is located in Ligourio, Argolida, 5 km from the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus. It exhibits 6.000 articles, out of the 22.000 articles it possesses, mostly minerals and fossils. An ...

It is situated on the Hill of Aspida or of Phoroneus (as some call it). You may climb on the hill from the eastern part of the city. It took its name after its shield shape (gr. aspida). It ...

Visitors to the church will admire the magnificent old bell tower, which is also among listed buildings.

The current Basileos Konstantinou (King Constantine), is the best place to learn about the real, authentic discovery of Nafplio. It is the first road constructed by conventional standards in Greece, an initiative of John Kapodistrias, who wanted roads and cities ...

Dominant on top of the hill, among prickly pears and pine trees, it is the landmark of the town. It was constructed in 1927 and restored in 2002. The view from here to the harbor and the shores opposite is ...

Located at the right-most edge, at the old port of Spetses, it was first lit in 1837. It’s one of the oldest lighthouses of Greece. At first it functioned with oil. Ever since 1986 it has became automatic, functioning with ...

 Dating from the 18th century, it’s built on an all-green slope and is a unique example of insular monastery architecture. It took its name from the only spring of the island, which, according to tradition, is known for its healing ...

On the northern part of the island are the remains of the Russian naval base. In 1834 warehouses and furnaces were built at the spot to supply the Russian fleet which was sailing the Aegean. The Russians remained owners of ...

The Seven Vaulted Mycenaean Tombs: The plethora of findings certifies how famous the town of Ancient Epidaurus was. One of the most important monumental sites is The Seven Vaulted Mycenaean tombs at the foot of Mount Katarachi.  Walking along the ...

In the shallow waters of Kalymnios beach, a small part of the ancient city has submerged. One could see the remnants in the waters either by boat or swimming. In some places the ancient breakwater is still preserved. It ...

The Temple of Apollo Maleatas: In the 2nd millennium BC, on the Kynortion Mountain, behind the theatre, a grand Mycenaean temple was constructed, comprising an open-air altar and an open-air space for ritual dinners. It was dedicated to Apollo Maleatas, ...

On the east end of Ermioni is the renowned Thermisi, a place worth visiting for its habitat of rare migratory birds. Facing Thermisi is the imposing castle of Thermisia, built by the Venetians in the 12^th century.