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The Top 15 Castles in Argolis

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!

Last updated: October 20, 2025

Larissa Castle of Argos trail

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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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Palamidi Castle

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The view is awesome. Who shies the climb can also go up

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Ancient Tiryns - Palace archaeological site

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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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Kolokotronis Prison – Bastion of Agios Andreas, Palamidi Fortress

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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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Acrocorinth

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Short bad gravel roads. It is recommended to push with a touring bike!

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Bourtzi Island Castle ferry- Filellinon Square, Nafplio Port

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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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The Land Gate Park and Staikos Staikopoulos statue

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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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Cistern of Larissa Castle

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Reasonably well-preserved cistern on the back of the castle!

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View of Bourtzi Fortress from Nafplio Waterfront Promenade

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You can stroll along the promenade

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Tiryns Palace archaeological excavation 🏰

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Main entrance (very low price) to the inside of the fenced area. Footpaths and stairs lead first into the lower palace and up onto the middle and upper acropolis.

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The Top 15 Castles in Argolis

Larissa Castle of Argos trail

Palamidi Castle

Ancient Tiryns - Palace archaeological site

Kolokotronis Prison – Bastion of Agios Andreas, Palamidi Fortress

Acrocorinth

Bourtzi Island Castle ferry- Filellinon Square, Nafplio Port

The Land Gate Park and Staikos Staikopoulos statue

Cistern of Larissa Castle

View of Bourtzi Fortress from Nafplio Waterfront Promenade

Tiryns Palace archaeological excavation 🏰

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