Attractions

The Folk Museum, housed in the Cultural Center of Agistri, is an elegant two-storey building in the heart of Megalochori, donated by the ship owner Mr. Xanalatos. There you will be able to see the everyday life of the people ...

The Folklore Museum Kefalari consists of 3 parts the water museum, folk art and culture and natural history. The founders main objective is to make people, especially the new generation aware of our country, culture and history. Therefore, admission is ...

A la fin du 6ème siècle - début du 7ème siècle, le Péloponnèse est en proie à des raids slaves.

L'année 582 a été considérée comme une année marquante pour les prémices de la campagne et de l'installation des ...

Built in 1708, it is located on the road to Akronafplia and at the foot of the stone stairs of Palamidi. Long ago, it was the only entrance to the city by land as there was a moat filled ...

Grave Circle A: It is inside the citadel walls, to the southeast and very close to the main entrance. It served as the royal graveyard of Mycenaean kings during the 16^th century BC. Valuable funeral gifts have been found here, ...

Grave Circle B: The Grave Circle B is of an earlier time. A complex of 14 shaft graves of the 16^th century BC, it is situated outside the main entrance. Inside the tombs important items were found, such as swords, ...

Heraion: At a small distance from Mycenae, this edifice of great importance is dedicated to the worship of the goddess Hera. It is closely connected to the ancient Greek festival “Heraia”, which was highly celebrated all over ...

It is housed in the Economou traditional stone mansion and constitutes an integral part of modern history; it was in this neoclassic building that the Third National Assembly began its sittings in 1827. In its front yard you can find ...

facing Ermioni, is where the oldest shipwreck known has been traced. In 1975 the pottery cargo of a shipwreck was found, dating back in the Early Helladic II period (2700-2200/2100 BC). In the years 1989-1992 the ancient shipwreck was thoroughly ...

the two towers of Xenaga and Tsilimika in the area of Xydeika. You should also take a walk to the small villages Katsigianneika and Karnezeika. You will be thrilled by the change of scenery and by the gorgeous forests abounding ...

with the marble statue of the first governor The marble statue of the governor, the work of the sculptor Michael Tobros, was placed in the square in 1932. The statue shows Kapodistrias dressed with formal attire and standing upright while ...

The Kazarma bridge: It dominates the area of Arkadiko. A monumental construction, typical of the Mycenaean era, it was built with large rough limestones, in the characteristic Mycenaean (cyclopean) way, with no binding material. This megalithic bridge stands on top ...

Koronisi: It is the third little island opposite the port of Tolo. On the island, there is a chapel of “Agioi Apostoloi” (Holy Apostles), where weddings and baptisms are carried out for the romantic ones.

It is situated west of Argos and tradition has it that it took its name after the daughter of Pelasgos, Larissa. It was constructed in the 6^th century BC and it is there that the foundations of the temple ...

The Laskarideio Folk Art Museum: It has been operating since 1982 exhibiting valuable relics from Asia Minor. In its rooms you may find articles of daily life in the past, such as vessels, traditional costumes, old photographs, devotional vessels etc.