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Lion Gate of Mycenae

Lion Gate of Mycenae

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Lion Gate of Mycenae

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Location: Argolis, Greece

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1. Lion Tholos Tomb – Lion Gate of Mycenae loop from Mykines

2.23km

00:38

50m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. View of Mycenae loop from Mykines

12.6km

03:49

450m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Lion Gate of Mycenae – Cyclopean Walls of Mycenae loop from Mykines

8.49km

02:32

250m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Andy

January 30, 2023

The Lion Gate dates from the mid-13th century BC. It got its name because of the relief with which the relief triangle located above the gate was decorated. It shows two lions facing each other and a column between them. The lion relief is the oldest monumental sculpture in Europe.

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Klausi

June 15, 2020

The lion gate very impressive

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Peter

February 22, 2022

The Lion Gate is the main gate of the ancient city of Mycenae and is located to the northwest of the fortified complex. It leads to the so-called big ramp

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1. Lion Tholos Tomb – Lion Gate of Mycenae loop from Mykines

2. View of Mycenae loop from Mykines

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