Larissa Castle (Argos, Greece)

Today we are exploring castle on Larissa Hill that guarded Greek city of Argos for centuries. The fortification was initially constructed by Mycenae Greeks, and later rebuilt, fortified and enhanced by Byzantines, Franks, Venetians, and Ottomans. During the Greek War of Independence, in 1822, Larissa Castle withstood a two week siege, which ...