City, Castle

Argos is located in the Argolis, Peloponnese, Greece. Nafplio was its historic harbor. A settlement of rich ancient history, Argos was continuously inhabited for the past 7,000 years, making it one of the oldest cities in Greece and Europe. The city is a member of the Most Ancient European Towns Network. Situated in a strategic point on the fertile plain of Argolis, Argos was a major stronghold during the Mycenaean era. In classical times Argos was a powerful rival of Sparta for dominance over the Peloponnese, but was eventually shunned by other Greek city-states after remaining neutral during the Greco-Persian Wars. Numerous ancient monuments can be found in the city today, the most famous of which is the renowned Heraion of Argos. Agriculture, citrus production in particular, is the backbone of nowadays local economy.