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Archaeological Site Mycenae, Mycenae

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Take a trip back to the Bronze Age at Archaeological Site Mycenae, one of the world's most significant archaeological sites. Featured on the World Heritage List, the site was once a major military stronghold. The ruins stand on a rugged hill 90 km (55 mi) southwest of Athens. At its peak in the 14th century BCE, the fortress and the surrounding town housed a population of more than 30,000. To see the remains of the palace complex and the famous beehive tombs, purchase a ticket at the main entrance, known as the Lion Gate. The path to the main gate is steep, so wear comfortable shoes and bring plenty of water. Archaeological Site Mycenae is just one of the many highlights you can arrange to see using our , custom trip planner Edition.
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  • We visited Ancient Corinth and Mycenae with a tour from our cruise ship from Athens. In viewing Mycenae, we had an excellent guide that was very knowledgeable and provided a wonderful history of the.....  more
    We visited Ancient Corinth and Mycenae with a tour from our cruise ship from Athens. In viewing Mycenae, we had an excellent guide that was very knowledgeable and provided a wonderful history of the.....  more »
  • Like all archeological sites in Greece this one too so well preserved for its age . Quite a climb to the top but worth the effort and if you take the Argolis day tour from Athens it’s a good... 
    Like all archeological sites in Greece this one too so well preserved for its age . Quite a climb to the top but worth the effort and if you take the Argolis day tour from Athens it’s a good...  more »
  • This was the first archeological site we visited on our Peleponnesos tour and we liked it - although we saw much more interesting sites later. However, there are some unique and beautiful elements... 
    This was the first archeological site we visited on our Peleponnesos tour and we liked it - although we saw much more interesting sites later. However, there are some unique and beautiful elements...  more »
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  • Beautiful site: the museum has all the information and great objects; the site itself is large and you can walk through the ruins. It costs €12 which includes another site nearby (a must see as well). It is not wheelchair accessible and you need proper trainers to walk around. The surrounding hills / mountains create a fantastic landscape.
  • This was one of the unexpected delights of our trip in Greece. I was not aware of this archaeological site prior to visiting, but it ended up being my favorite. The tomb is breathtaking due to its sheer scale and level of preservation. The rest of the site is on a steep hill, which was very windy when we visited. The views are amazing and the ancient site is very interesting. I recommend visiting with a guide.
  • Very enjoyable trip to famous historical site. Probably 1-2 hours needed. Great views both is the site itself and also the surrounding area. The place wasn't too busy, although we had to wait a few minutes for a parking space. Bring plenty of water as we couldn't find a water fountain on site, although there was a small shop selling drinks.
  • We came here as part of a tour group, taking us through the museum and giving us more context to the ruins. To think that we are looking at over 3,000 years of history is amazing. I would recommend exploring the museum and taking your time to appreciate the ruins and check out the north side, and not just rush through the main parts
  • I fell in love with this place; I went twice in 2 days! So much to see, any historian or otherwise would be enchanted. The artifacts and premises are kept exceptionally well, and the staff are knowledgeable and friendly. I would love to return one day, God willing!

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