HISTORY
The
Argolid was the heart of Greece from 1600 to 1100 BC under the
Mycenaeans.With their decline; the Dorians controlled the fate
of the region until the conquest of the country by the Romans.
During the Byzantine era the Argolid shared the fortune of the
rest of the Peloponnese. It was ruled by the Franks and surrendered
to the Turks in 1460, Nafplion, however, remained in Venetian
hands until 1540. Nafplio was the capitol of the newly formed
Greek state from 1828 to 1834, when this role passed to Athens.
Nafplio capitol of the prefecture and one of the loveliest towns
in all Greece. The old city with its neoclassic houses, picturesque
streets, wooden balconies with cascading flowers, Turkish fountains,
Constitution (Syntagma) square with its fascinating mosques
and outdoor café tables is like fairy land. And the fairy
tale world continues, whether you climb up the 999 steps to
the Venetian fortress of Palamidi crowning the city, wander
round the battlements of Acronafpia or pop over to the islet,
Bourtzi, afloat in the middle of the bay. A new sight or sensation
keeps coming across your path.
The
trip to Argolida lasts around 10 hours. We will visit the Corinth
Canal, ancient city of Corinth, Mycenae, Tyrinth the ancients
believed that these Walls were built by the Cyclops, Nafplion,
was the capital of the newly formed Greek state from 1828 to
1834, when this role passed to Athens. Nafplio, capitol of the
prefecture and one of the loveliest towns in all Greece. and
the ancient theater of Epidavros. The famous theater at Epidavros
is the best preserved classical Greek amphitheater, which hosts
a festival of Ancient Greek Dramas every year during the summer
months. The theater's remarkable acoustics enables a person
in the top row to hear a conversation being spoken in normal
tones in the center of the theater, even while filled to its
maximum capacity of 14,000 people.
Coming from Athens, Corinthia is the first prefecture you come
to in the Peloponnese, the first sign of warmth and excitement.
The aromas of the sea, the mountains, the harvest of grapes
and currants are all-encompassing, accompanied by the sound
of bees buzzing around the sheds where the currants are drying.
Here you’ll rediscover some old Greek myths, learn that
Nemean wine is called “Herakles blood” and that
retsina is the teardrop of a certain wood nymph. You’ll
find out about gods, nereids and mortals. Zeus and Apolo. You’ll
come upon columns, sanctuaries and ancient palaces.The magic
of the Argolid, the bald mountains, golden valleys, the grandeur
of the monuments and the eternal quality of its myths will leave
a lasting impression. On this “flaming red earth”
celebrated by the poet, you’ll hear the most sublime voices
of the Greek land, Homer, Aeschylus, Sophoclies.
Nafplion:
Nafplion first Capital of Greece