Asine

About the museum

The archaeological site of Asini, which the poet Giorgos Seferis celebrated in his poem “The King of Asini”, overlooks the sea from above. It lies between Psili Ammos in Tolo and Plaka in Drapano, two popular beaches of the Gulf of Argos. The present name of the hill is Kastraki, a green natural peninsula that is identified with the core of ancient Asine.

In the 1920s the Swedish archaeologists who undertook the excavation, with the active support of King Gustaf VI Adolf of Sweden, brought to light settlements of the Early Helladic, Middle Helladic, Mycenaean, Geometric, Archaic and Hellenistic periods. This is a complex historical puzzle spanning a total of 3,000 years, which continues to be studied.

The recent presentation of the site, in harmony with the natural environment, gave a new perspective to the finds and led to a comprehensive presentation of local history. On the site the sea walls, the eastern tower and an underground Roman cistern can be seen.

Highlights

• The sea walls
• The eastern tower
• The underground Roman cistern
• Remains from the Early Helladic to the Hellenistic period

Operated by

Υπουργείο Πολιτισμού – Εφορεία Αρχαιοτήτων Αργολίδας

Admission & discounts

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.

Special categories of visitors are entitled to free admission and reduced tickets, in accordance with the regulations of the Ministry of Culture.

Accessibility

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Kids & families

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Getting there & parking

On foot: about 15 minutes from the village of Tolo. By car: about 15 minutes from Nafplio.

Amenities & dining

On site there are toilets and a car park.

Events & venue rental

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