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There are countless places to visit in the Peloponnese and you cannot possibly see all of them. This is an area rich in history and the climate is drier. I have selected a few that I feel are worth visiting, historically significant and span all millenniums.

The Mycenaean Age in Greek history flourished approximately from 1600 BC to 1100 BC in southern Greece. After the decline of the Minoan civilization, power shifted to the city states in the Peloponnese such as Mycenae, Tiryns and Argos. Although they were culturally influenced by the Minoans and traded with them, the Mycenaeans were more warlike.

Mycenae

The citadel of Mycenae, perched on an acropolis is impressive and majestic. Being there you can envision the influence and power this city state exerted over the region. The ruins include the Lion Gate, royal palace, throne room and grave circle A. Below the acropolis you will find various other ruins. Some of the richest finds were found in Mycenae and they can now be seen at the Archaeological Museum of Athens.

Across the road from the citadel of Mycenae you will find a huge tholos, a royal burial vault shaped live a beehive. It is called the Treasury of Atreus (Beehive Tomb). Archaeologists are unsure who was buried here, but speculation is that it was King Agamemnon.

Tiryns

I found Tiryns to be an equally impressive and even more majestic site than Mycenae. It is rarely visited by tourists compared to Mycenae and still under excavation. The walls and fortifications are formed of huge stones and were at one time twice their height. All that is left of the citadel are foundations of buildings. Fragments of wall frescoes were found here including hunting scene and bull vaulting frescoes (1300 BC - 1200 BC) and it can be seen in the Archaeological Museum of Athens. The style and influence of the Minoans on Tiryns is evident in these frescoes.

Epidaurus

This site is famous for its well-preserved ancient theatre and the ruins of the Asclepian Sanctuary. There is also a small museum on the site.

Olympia
The place where the Olympics all began will be discussed here

Nauplia

This is a beautiful little town that was once the capital of modern Greece. As well there are 3 fortresses including the fortress Palamidi and several Venetian castles.

	Corinth Canal View of Mycenae acropolis, citadel
	The Lion's Gate Mycenae
	Funerary mask from Mycenae Wall frescoes from Tiryns
	Beehive Tomb - Mycenae Tiryns
	Various views of the walls of the Bronze Age citadel at Tiryns
	Nauplia view from port and the Palamidi (Venetian) fortress
	Amphitheater in Epidaurus Another view of the Venetian fort on top of the hill

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