ARCHAEOLOGICAL

Ancient Megalopolis was situated at the northwest side of the modern Megalopolis on the banks of Elisonas River. The city of Ancient Megalopolis survived about two centuries however it was a significant city of Arcadia

Being the most ancient city of the world, Argos is a city with rich history and a lot of monuments and remarkable sights to visit. During Antiquity Argos was one of the most important cities of Greece and Homer used to call all the Greeks Argaeans, a name which derived from the word Argos, due to the importance of this ancient city.

Korinthos is a seaside city with imposing hills and important archaeological monuments. It is located at the east side of the Corinthian Gulf, northeast of Peloponnese. The visitor of the modern city will find a beautiful city with wide streets, squares and a picturesque harbor.

Megalopoli means “Big City” in Greek and was one of the most important ancient cities of Peloponnese. Modern Megalopoli was built close to the ancient city and today has more than 11.000 residents. Besides the surrounding antiquities, Modern Megalopoli is known for its thermoelectric plants and the lignite mining which are the main economic activities in this city.

Modern Sparta is located between the mountains of Taygetos and Parnonas at the valley of Evrotas River. It is constructed at the same location with the homonym ancient city and is surrounded by a fertile valley of olive trees, orange and lemon trees.

The modern city of Nemea is located at the northeast side of Peloponnese and today has about 7.153 residents. Nemea was a Nymph and the daughter of Asopos River. Close to Nemea there is the village Ancient Nemea where you will find the beautiful archaeological site with the sanctuary of Zeus and the stadium. Here was the place where the Nemean Games took place.

Patra is one of the largest cities of Greece which attracts many visitors especially during the spring season when the famous carnival of the city takes place. Besides the carnival, Patra offers plenty of monuments to visit, beautiful beaches, the famous wine and liquors and its magical sunset!

Tripoli is located at the centre of Peloponnese and is a city known for its important part in the modern history of Greece. Theodoros Kolokotronis, the famous general of the Greek Revolution, is a historical figure of the city since he was in charge of the operations which led to the liberation of the city in 23rd of September in 1821.

Pilos “The place with continuous historical presence since the prehistoric times”. This little seaside town at the southwest of Peloponnese has played an important role during the history of Greece. It was the kingdom of Nestor, the wisest among the leaders of the Trojan War. In addition the known Battleship of Navarino in 1827 took place here resulting in the defeat of the fleet of the Ottoman Empire.

Orchomenos of Arcadia. Orchomenos was a prehistoric settlement of Arcadia and one of the most ancient cities in the area. According to Greek mythology, the settler of this city was Orchomenos, the son of Lykaonas. Also the great Greek poet, Homer mentioned the city of Orchomenos in his poems. He named the city “Polimilon” which meant abundant in sheep.