Lion Gate at Mycenae – Cyclopean Walls at Mycenae loop from Mycenae

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Lion Gate at Mycenae – Cyclopean Walls at Mycenae loop from Mycenae

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Lion Gate at Mycenae – Cyclopean Walls at Mycenae loop from Mycenae

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8.47km

260m

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 10, 2026

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5.81 km

Citadel of Mycenae

Highlight • Historical Site

Celebrated as one of the most spectacular achievements of Mycenaean architecture, many visitors miss the entrance to the small subterranean water storage. It's accessible via a small archway at the far Eastern end of the Acropolis trail loop, down some 100 slippery and uneven ancient steps about 18 meters underground, partly cut into the bedrock, partly built up by the ancient cyclopean masonry. Bring a flashlight (at minimum a smartphone with a strong light).

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View of the Mycenae archaeological site

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Impressive circular route through the ruins

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6.17 km

Grave Circle A at Mycenae

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The mask of Agamemnon was found here.

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6.18 km

Lion Gate at Mycenae

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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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6.30 km

Cyclopean Walls at Mycenae

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Actually, the rear gate is historically the more interesting gate, the enemies used to get in through it, it's good to take photos because it's not so crowded, the lion's gate is a must for all photo hunters, but you need patience at this point so that you don't get hordes of has people in the picture.

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6.34 km

The Lion Gate

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The Lion Gate commemorates the Nemean lion, which Heracles defeated.

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6.43 km

Lion Tholos Tomb

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6.53 km

Ancient Mycenae Archaeological Park

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The castle of Mycenae housed many art treasures. The palace was added 200 years after the castle. The fortress walls and the Lionheart are worth seeing. However, as with almost all ancient sites, you need a bit of imagination.

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