In Cirali the Chimaere must be visited. She is still spitting underground fire after she had rammed Bellerophantes on Pegasus with his lance into the underworld.

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There is an entrance fee. The Müze card cannot be used here. The climb is approximately 200 meters high, but you will be rewarded with a view of the flames.

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Elevation 60 m

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Wednesday 11 March

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