A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 15 beautiful castles to choose from in Argolis. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
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Hiking Highlight
One of the oldest and most historic castles in Greece. The site had been fortified since prehistoric times. The final configuration of the castle was done by the Franks. argolisculture.gr/en/list-of-monuments/larissa-castle-argos …
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Hiking Highlight
The view is awesome. Who shies the climb can also go up
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Hiking Highlight
Interesting castle, with great viewpoints! Must see!
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Cycling Highlight
The earliest human occupation on the hill goes back to the Neolithic period (about 5000 B.C.). It was followed by successive settlements but their remains have been destroyed almost completely …
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Hiking Highlight
You can stroll along the promenade
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The prison of Kolokotronis in Palamidi has today taken on mythological dimensions. The crowds of visitors visit and see as the prison of Th. Kolokotronis a pitch-dark dungeon in the …
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Cycling Highlight
Short bad gravel roads. It is recommended to push with a touring bike!
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Hiking Highlight
Small tour ferries bring visitors from this harbor dock to the Bourtzi Castle, on the island a few hundred meters offshore. Nice views along the harbor waterfront.
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Hiking Highlight
Public square along the lower castle with historic gate and statue, opening up a straight view up to the hilltop castle. A grinning Venetian lion adorns the old gate.
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