Argos is the oldest city in Europe, its history goes back over 5,000 years. One of the oldest in the world and is considered to be a fortress of Argos is located just 5 km from the center of the city of Argos. It is sometimes called the citadel Larissa of the same name of the hill on which it is located. The very same hill was named after the daughter of the Pelasgians, the founder of Argos. Fortress of Larissa is at an altitude of 298 meters above sea level. With the fortress offers a great view of the city and the Aegean Sea.

The very first castle of Argos was founded as early as the 6th century BC In the Middle Ages in the central part of the hill to the ancient ruins of the castle was built. Convenient location, proximity to the sea and the beautiful fertile valley that stretches from the foot of the hill, always attracted invaders. Throughout its history the fortress several times changed its owners, each update it and finishing work. At various times, the fortress was inhabited by the Greeks, Byzantines, Crusaders, Venetians and Turks.

In the Byzantine period the fortress was of great strategic importance. From the 13th century it was dominated by the Crusaders. In 1388 this area was under the control of the Venetians until 1463, when the Turks seized power. Except for a short period of time po1715 1686, when the fortress was under the control of the Venetian admiral Morosini, the Turks owned the castle until 1822.

The fortress consists of a castle with its inner and outer fortifications fortress with massive walls. This is mainly medieval fortifications and towers of various shapes, although some parts of the walls belong to the ancient period. Also in the fortress you can see the underground passages, closed now barred. During the archaeological excavations in the early 20th century it was discovered and the Byzantine church of the Virgin, built by Bishop Nikita Argos in the middle of the 12th century. The centuries-old history and many owners have transformed the fortress into a curious building, which is closely intertwined variety of eras and cultures.

Today the ruins are not protected and are free to visit. On top of the hill can be reached both on foot and by car.