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Sights

Mycenaean Bridge

The Arcadian Bridge, also known as bridge of Kazarma, is the Mycenaean bridge near the village Arkadiko. It is considered as the oldest preserved bridge in Europe and the oldest single-arch bridge still in use today. The bridge was built by the Mycenaeans in the 13th or 14th century BC[…]

Castle of Kazarmas

The Citadel of Kazarmas is a relatively small fortification and is located on the ancient road Argos – Nafplion – Epidaurus. Was constructed probably by the Citizens and was obviously on the border of ancient cities – States of Argos and Epidaurus. The Citadel of the Kazarma (85m. x 75[…]

The Monument of the First National Assembly

During the period between 20th December 1821 and 16th January 1822, the First National Assembly of the Greeks took place at Piada. 59 representatives from most of the rebellious areas attended the Assembly and voted for the proclamation of the First Assembly, while they appointed the blue and white colours[…]

Vaulted Mycenaean Tombs

Some of the most important monumental attractions are the seven vaulted Mycenaean tombs at the foot of Mountain Katarachi. The traveller can reach those tombs from the upper side of the village at the area “Nero”.

Sunken State

On the beach “Kalymnios” in the sea and in shallow deep located the ancient city. Waters peeking remnants, either by boat or by swimming. In some places still preserved the ancient breakwater. With a dive mask you can admire in a depth of only two meters, the well-preserved sunken buildings of Sunken state.

The Castle of Nea Epidavros

The Castle in Nea Epidavros is an important attraction which came to the possession of Venice in 1205, after the Byzantine period when its walls were reinforced.

The small Theater of Ancient Εpidavros

The small theater of Ancient Epidavros was established in the Acropolis of the ancient city of Epidavros at the South-Western slope, before the period of Asklepios. It was used mainly for the events of the Dionysian cult, so it was dedicated to the god Dionysus. From the dedicatory inscriptions, it can be[…]

Ancient Theatre of Epidavros

In a canyon, in 340 BC, an Argos architect Polykleitos the Younger, built, according to Pausanias, the theatre of Epidavros. Among all the ancient theatres, Epidaurus theatre is the most beautiful and best preserved. Destined for the fun of the patients of Asklipieio, it had a capacity of 13,000 spectators.[…]