Peloponnese
ANCIENT SITES
Ancient fortresses and forts are numerous and world class heritage sites dating from the Bronze Age when Mycenaen culture ruled c.1400 B.C.
Mycenae Citadel
The Cyclopean-walled fortress at Mycenae ranks among the most awe-inspiring places a visitor can experience in the Peloponnese. The quiet majesty of the enormous stone-built defenses and singular natural setting seem even more to evoke the former power of this strategically positioned citadel – once inhabited by kings, queens, warriors and priests during the great Late Bronze Age era of Greek heroes. It is a 20 minute car ride away.
Ampitheater at Epidavros
The prosperity brought by the asclepeion enabled Epidaurus to construct civic monuments, including the huge theatre that delighted Pausanias for its symmetry and beauty, used again today for dramatic performances. The ancient theatre was designed by Polykleitos the Younger in the 4th century BC. As is usual for Greek theatres the view on a lush landscape behind the skênê is an integral part of the theatre itself that can seat 14,000 people. It is a 30 minute car ride away.
