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Argos lies four miles distance from the Argolic gulf, at the north eastern Peloponnese. It is the second oldest city after Sikyon and for centuries it was the most important one. Argos became dependant to the nearby city of Mycenae (six miles distance), under the descendants of Pelops.
In the twelve century, under Orestes, the son of Agamemnon, Argos became again the capital of Argolis.
In the eleventh century, Argos fell to the Dorians and their leader Temenos, made it the base of his operations.
At 750 BC, under the tyrant Pheidon, Argos became the most important city of Peloponnese.

Mycenes :

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Mycenes is a region 20 minutes far from ARGO Apartments. This area used to be an ancient city of Argolis near the mountain Tritos and the Argolic Bay. It is known that Homer described the city in his poems as “welfare and beautiful”.
From the remaining ruins the most important are the kings’ grades, part of the prehistoric cemetery, from which are originated the spectacular findings, the treasure of Atreas (grade), the grade of Klitemnistra, the Gate of Lions, the kings palace, the temple, the North Gate and the underground tank. Many of the findings that were found from the archaeological investigations in Mikines are exposed in the National and Archaeological Museum of Athens and in the new and state of the art Museum of Mycenes .

Ancient Epidaure :

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  It’s a world famous archaeological site , in a green landscape . 33 kms away from Nea Kios , it belongs to the municipality of Lygourio .
The archaeological site is consisted of :
The theatre : The miracle of Epidaure – as it was called – is situated at the slope of Kynourio mountain , in the place of worship , and it’s the best conserved ancient theatre . Built in the 4th century B.C. – according to Pausanias – by the architect and sculptor Poliklitos from Argos , even though there are scientists that support that it was constructed at the beginning of the 3rd century , so it couldn’t belong to Poliklitos. With a circle orchestra , thimeli and 12 rows of 34 seats , could accept 6.000 spectators . During the Hellenistic years , it was added the upper zone of rows , doubling the capacity of the theatre . Nowadays , even though it’s almost not saved anything from the scene with the Ionian rhythm columns , the excellent acoustics still exist . The sound goes clear up to the highest rows , due to the wonderful adjustment of the theatre to the scenery ( as it’s built on the slope , it operates as a resonator ) . The theatre , “a special sight” according to Pausanias , is a place of performances of ancient drama during the summer.For that it is used a non permanent scene , made of light materials .
The Asklipios sanctuary : In a pine tree area , next to the ancient port of Epidaure , were discovered ruins of the most important sanctuary of Asklipios, God of health . That sanctuary was in a big prosperity at the end of the 5th and the 4th century B.C. At the place around there are many archaeological monuments , like the temple of Apollon Maleata – 4th century B.C – right behind the theatre , where the worshippers of the Asklipios’sanctuary should offer their first sacrifice .The Gymnasium reminds the arena of Olympia , with the big indoor yard , where the small conservatory was constructed . A little further , there are ruins of Kotios gallery and a little arena .
Small theatre : Right after the arena starts the original part of the sanctuary , where you have to pay attention at the ruins of Themidas’temple , the foundations of Artemis’ temple.

Nafplio:

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Just a few kilometers far from ARGO Apartments one can find the city Nafplio. It is one of the most picturesque cities of the country and it used to be the capital of Greece the years of 1828-1833.
Nafplio is well known for Bourtzi, a small fort built on a small island inside the harbor, for Palamidi, a Venice fort, for Akronafplia and as the place where Ioannis Kapodistrias was murdered.
According to greek mythology, Nafplios built Nafplia in the position where the city stands today. Nafplia was forted with walls. Archaeological findings prove the existence of the city since the first years of the period of Copper.
Nafplio is a popular destination for people who live in Athens and in Peloponnese, since it is located nearby these areas. The  Armansberg House, the house of the ANTIVASILEA of Greece, and the archaeological Museum are included in the most wonderful buildings of the city. In addition, one can find annex of the National Gallery.