You are allowed to walk all throughout the excavated site and get a feel for what it must have been like for the inhabitants thousands of years ago. Of course it takes some imagination, but the site serves as great inspiration.
This was the main entrance to Mycenae over 3000 years ago. It's amazing it's still standing. The 2 lions sculpture is also very beautiful. Just imagine how much ancient Greeks had to work for this gate.Today, just look at it as a gate to ancient times!
Well the poor lions have lost their heads but it is definitely the symbol of Mycenae and the proof of their once very powerful civilization. I was 10 the first time I visited and this is the only thing I could remember.Now they also offer a good museum with all the explanation of the legend on top of many artifacts - but some are copies because the originals are in Athens.
This entrance to the Mycenae archeological site is very impressive. It is a pity that the lions heads are absent, but nevertheless it is a special moment when you pass this portal.
The Lions Gate leads to the burial site and the hill where the ancient palace was situated. The heads of the lions are missing as they were most probably made from gold and removed at a later time. The gate itself was wooden and was also removed from the site.
Just the thought that this was built at least 3500 years ago is something out of this world. It is a magnificent site and definitely worth multiple visits.
A Cyclopean construction that makes you wonder how did they manage it back in the days!! The main entrance to the citadel, where the remains of the acropolis stand.
These gates are beautiful because they are so old. They are made of bronze and have held up beautifully from ancient times.
Most visitors may struggle up the pathway nowadays, but the Myceneans built a marvel 3400 years ago that must have employed great engineering and building skills
This gate it is amazing it is still standing,it is good site to walk around with but for me the gate is the highlight