Argos is a city in Greece in the Peloponnese near Nafplion, which was its historic harbour (named supposedly after the legendary hero Nauplius).

The city of Argos is the seat of the province of the same name, one of the three subdivisions of the Argolis prefecture. According to the 2001 Greek census, the city has a population of 27,550. It is the largest city in the prefecture, one of the few prefectures in Greece where the largest city in population is larger than the prefectural capital.

Considerable remains of the city survive and are a popular tourist attraction. Agriculture, however, is the primary economic activity in the area, with citrus fruits the predominant crop. Olives are also popular here.

Argos has a railway station on the Kalamata - Tripoli - Corinth line of the Hellenic Railways Organisation, and a junior soccer team. The Archaeological Museum of Argos houses ancient artifacts recovered not only from the principal archaeological sites of the city, including the theater and agora but also from Lerna.

USEFUL INFORMATION (Archaeological Museum of Argos)

Open (Nov. 1 - March 31, 2010): 8:30-15:00, Mon. closed, Entrance Fees: Full: €2, Reduced: €1, Special Ticket Package: Full: €3, Reduced: €2, Tel: +30 27510 68819, Email: Protocol@depka.culture.gr

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