This is the entrance to an amazing historical site. The Lion's Gate is authentic and ancient. Mycenae is a lovely day trip from Athens and worth the effort. Be aware that there is much walking on this site and it is not handicapped accessible.

This is the entrance to an amazing historical site. The Lion's Gate is authentic and ancient. Mycenae is a lovely day trip from Athens and worth the effort. Be aware that there is much walking on this site and it is not handicapped accessible.
The Lions Gate is an awesome piece of history. It feels really great to walk the same path and through the same gate, under the lions that they did 3500 years ago. I would love to know exactly what the lion heads looked like then. Now we just imagine.
While the head of the lions were removed, it is still an amazing site when you know the history. While seeing this several times, each is like the first, just so very special
It's the most famous part of Mikines ruins to be honest. When you cross the Lion Gate then your incredible journey will begin as well. It's something unbelievable that something that OLD still exists and stands there in so good condition/
The tomb of Agamemnon as well as the Lions Gate and the museum are worth the stop. A nice walk, more photo ops and beautiful rolling hills. Another cool place that I'm glad we encountered.
This was amazing, that something so old is still in situ. It is beautiful and a fantastic entry to the site.
You've seen it on BBC and Discovery Channel, etc., but when you look up at the gateway it is amazing. The size of the lintel stone, the ancient carving, the postion on the site is a reminder to this day of the power of the kingdom that is both history and legend.
An archaeological and historic icon and amazingly built with "cyclopean" megalithic stones!
It was easy to get around the area and there were many signs letting you know what you were seeing. If you go in the winter time, as I did, dress warmy because the wind can make it feel much colder than it does down lower on ground level.
The location of the Lions above the gate and thir apparent age lead one to want to explore the area inside and on up the hill where the fortress is situated.
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