Portico Nord

Portico Nord is a ruins in Argos-Mykines, Argolis. Portico Nord is situated nearby to the stone Huge Block, as well as near Heraion of Argos.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Heraion of Argos and Mycenaean Bridge.

Heraion of Argos

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The Heraion of Argos is an ancient sanctuary in the Argolid, Greece, dedicated to Hera, whose epithet "Argive Hera" appears in Homer's works. Hera herself claims to be the protector of Argos in Iliad IV, 50–52): "The three towns I love best are Argos, Sparta and Mycenae of the broad streets".

Mycenaean Bridge

Archaeological site

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Mycenaean Bridge is an archaeological site, which is situated 4 km northwest of Portico Nord.

Agamemnoneion of Mycenae

Archaeological site

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Agamemnoneion of Mycenae is an archaeological site, which is situated 3½ km northwest of Portico Nord.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Neo Iraio and Monastiraki.

Neo Iraio

Village

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Neo Iraio is a village.

Monastiraki

Village

Monastiraki is a village in Argolis prefecture, built on the foot of mount Evia, between two low hills. It is located adjacent to ancient Mycenae and the Heraion of Argos, with a view of the entire Argolic plain. Monastiraki is situated 2½ km northwest of Portico Nord.