Argos Town/Αργος

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The Castle of Larissa on a hill 289 metres above the town of Argos.

The Larissa Castle of Argos dates back to the Helladic Period (Bronze age) and played a crucial role in the Greek Revolution 200 years ago due to it’s very strategic position.

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A statue in honour of mothers.

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After visiting the ancient site of Mycenae in the Peloponnese,  I made a quick stop to the beautiful town of Argos. Argos is just 20 kilometers from Mycenae and it is considered the oldest town in continental Europe as it can be dated back to the Bronze age. It has over 20,000 inhabitants and it very lively and well maintained.

I had no time to visit the castle but I will return in the future to take pictures from the castle as it offers stunning views of the town below.

 

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