Mycenae

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Mycenae
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“Mycenae is an archaeological site near Mykines in Argolis, north-eastern Peloponnese, Greece. It is located about 120 kilometres south-west of Athens; 11 kilometres north of Argos; and 48 kilometres south of Corinth. The site is 19 kilometres inland from the Saronic Gulf and built upon a hill…”
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Condé Nast TravelerJul 22

On the Peloponnese, Walking the Mountains Where Odysseus Lived, Fought, and Loved

Greece's largest hiking route aims to revitalize the villages and mythic sites of the Peloponnese, with the chance to learn the last remaining dialect of Spartan.

birthplace of the first Greek civilization

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  • Argolis TrailTrail64-mile trail in the northeastern region
  • EpidaurusAttractionancient theater, sanatorium from 4th century BC
  • MycenaeAttractionbirthplace of the first Greek civilization
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  • Stelios Kazantzidis & MarinellaPlaceTolo, Greecelegendary Greek duo whose music played
  • Trekking HellasPlaceTolo, Greececompany that organized the trip
  • Peloponnese Trail NetworkTrailPeloponnese, Greecelargest hiking network in Greece, 1,200 miles
  • Costa NavarinoHotelMessinia, Greeceeco-retreat opened about a decade ago
  • W HotelsHotelMessinia, Greeceleases land from Costa Navarino, opened 2022
  • Mandarin OrientalHotelMessinia, Greeceleases land from Costa Navarino, opened 2023
  • Nestor’s CaveSightMessinia, Greecemovie-set location where Odysseus battles Cyclops
  • Methoni CastleSightMessinia, Greecemovie-set location where Telemachus awaits father
  • PalamidiSightNafplio, GreeceVenetian fortress overlooking Nafplio
  • Mount ParnonSightPeloponnese, Greecemassive mountain range visible from Athens
  • Parnon TrailTrailPeloponnese, Greece143-mile circular trail
  • MystrasSightPeloponnese, GreeceByzantine Empire’s last stronghold
  • VamvakouNeighborhoodLaconia, Greeceremote village with nine year-round residents
  • LastaNeighborhoodArcadia, Greeceno-resident village in Arcadia
  • GerakiNeighborhoodLaconia, Greecevillage determined to turn the tide
  • Geraki WeavingPlaceLaconia, Greeceroom where weavers create kilims
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