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Archaeological Sites of Mycenae and Tiryns

Mycenae, Greece

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About

The archaeological sites of Mycenae and Tiryns are the imposing ruins of the two greatest cities of the Mycenaean civilization, which dominated the eastern Mediterranean world from the 15th to the 12th century B.C. and played a vital role in the development of classical Greek culture. These two cities are indissolubly linked to the Homeric epics, the Iliad and the Odyssey , which have influenced European art and literature for more than three millennia.

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Plan your visit

Hours

The UNESCO serial property is broader than one gate, but the main official visitor schedule currently exposed is for Mycenae: winter 08:30-15:30; April 08:00-19:00; from 2 May 2026 08:00-20:00, with earlier September and October closing times.

Admission

The current official Mycenae ticket is EUR 20 full and EUR 10 reduced; it includes the archaeological site, the Museum, and the Treasury of Atreus.

Booking

No booking needed

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When to go

  • Time of day: Morning

Features & amenities

What to expect

  • Outdoor

What to bring

  • Water
  • comfortable shoes

Good to know

  • Partially accessible

Tags

group of protected areasworld heritage site

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