The archaeological site of Mycenae is a must-see on any trip to the Peloponnese. Located a hundred kilometers south-west of Athens, it’s a truly exceptional place.
You’ll find explanatory panels on the archaeological site in Greek and English, but they’re not very easy to understand. As for private guides to show you around the site, there aren’t many of them, so there aren’t many English-speaking guides to visit Mycenae. And yet, what a shame to visit this extraordinary place without understanding its significance!
So we asked archaeologist Mania F. to help us out, and we’ve put together a readable guide to Mycenae to help you discover and appreciate this archaeological site.
This guide to Mycenae, with 3D illustrations and a tour map, has really been designed to give you the keys to understanding this unique site. Practical, it exists in downloadable Pdf format (5€). For more information and to order, simply click on one of the button:
Mycenae e-book written in collaboration with an archaeologist
This guide to Mycenae was entirely designed and written by the Live Athens team, in collaboration with Mania F., archaeologist. We’ve created what we’d like to have found when visiting the site of Mycenae: a small, clear and comprehensive 27-page book.
We chose to take a global approach to the site, and to focus on the historical aspect, of course. But also the mythology and legends associated with Mycenae, and the context of its discovery in modern times.
The many illustrations make for easy reading, and the ancient world will suddenly seem surprisingly familiar.
What can you find in this guide to Mycenae?
In this guide to Mycenae you will find :
- a tour map with the main points of interest to guide you on your visit to the site,
- explanations of the myths and legends of Mycenae: the city was the scene of the massacre of the Atrides, one of the most striking episodes in Greek mythology, a true Greek tragedy in several acts. Mycenae was also the kingdom of the famous Agamemnon, one of the heroes of the Trojan War;
- explanations of the various monuments and points of interest : the Lioness Gate, of course, but also the royal tombs, the Cyclopean wall…,
- historical landmarks to help you understand Mycenae through the centuries,
- numerous photos and 3D illustrations to help you visualize the site at its best,
- and finally, historical, archaeological and architectural knowledge to answer all your questions.
Where and how to buy the Mycenae guide?
Download e-book format
The guide to Mycenae is available in eBook format. Very practical, you’ll receive it by email instantly after your order. Then simply save it to your smartphone and/or tablet, so you always have it with you. No need to load your bag with a paper guide. Good idea, isn’t it?
It is on sale exclusively on our Live Athens website for €5.
How to order:
- click here and follow the purchase instructions;
- Once your payment has been validated, you will immediately receive an email with the link to download your guide;
- and you’re ready to discover Mycenae.
Practical information on the archaeological site of Mycenae
How to get to Mycenae? How much does it cost to enter the site? What are the opening hours?
We answer all your questions in our article “Visiting Mycenae”.
Laure M.
Updated on May 3, 2024
