Ancient Theatre, Ancient Agora and Heraion of Argos
The ancient theatre and ancient agora of Argos, together with the Heraion, the great sanctuary of Hera a few kilometres outside the city.
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About the museum
Argos hides many secrets, the most important of which is its theatre, which was regarded as a great architectural achievement of the ancient world. It was hewn into the hillside in the first quarter of the 3rd century BC, held 20,000 spectators and was directly connected with the ancient agora, right opposite. The theatre of Epidaurus, as is pointed out, was not the largest in Argolis.
The Heraion was the ancient religious centre of Argos and lies about 8 kilometres outside the city. According to Homer, it was at this sanctuary that Agamemnon was chosen as commander of the Argives in the Trojan War. The first temple has been completely destroyed; the second, built in the last quarter of the 5th century BC and initially housing a chryselephantine statue of the goddess, survives at foundation level. Despite its unassuming appearance, with its impressive staircase and wide horizon, the Heraion retains traces of the devotion of those who worshipped the stern protectress of Argos.
Highlights
- Ancient theatre of the 3rd century BC with a capacity of 20,000 spectators
- The ancient agora opposite the theatre
- The Heraion of Argos with the foundations of the temple of Hera
- Free admission to the Heraion
- Operated by
- Υπουργείο Πολιτισμού – Εφορεία Αρχαιοτήτων Αργολίδας
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €10 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €5Citizens of the European Union over 65 years of age from 1 October to 31 May, with ID or passport; accompanying parents and teachers on educational school visits, and other categories defined by the Ministry of Culture. |
Free admission: 6 March, 18 April, 18 May, the last weekend of September, 28 October and the first and third Sunday of each month from 1 November to 31 March.
The ticket covers the ancient theatre and the ancient agora of Argos; admission to the Heraion is free. Free admission and reduced tickets are available to special categories of visitors, in accordance with the regulations of the Ministry of Culture.
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
By public transit
By bus of the KTEL Argolida.
By car
Parking available
On foot: about 10 minutes from the central square of Argos and from the Byzantine Museum of Argolida. By car: about 15 minutes from Nafplio. The Heraion is about 17 minutes from Argos and 20 minutes from Nafplio.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
On site there are toilets and a car park.
Events & venue rental
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