Ancient Theatre of Argos
Αρχαίο Θέατρο Άργους
An ancient Greek theater carved into a hillside in the 4th century BC, once seating about 20,000 people. It is larger than Epidaurus.
Argos is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in Greece. The seats of the ancient theater are cut directly into the rock on the south slope of Mount Larissa, with more than 80 rows that once held about 20,000 spectators. Nearby are Roman baths, an ancient marketplace and the ruins of a music hall. It is about 12 km from Nafplio, a 20-minute drive. Admission is about 4–6 euros. It can be combined with Larissa Castle on the mountaintop and the Argos Archaeological Museum for a half-day trip.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:00–15:30
Nearby sights
- Larissa Castle
- Pyramid of Hellinikon
- Lerna
- Argive Heraion
- Tiryns
- Bourtzi Castle
- Archaeological Museum of Nafplio
- Syntagma Square