Mycenae, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1999, is considered the symbol of Mycenaean civilization (16th–12th centuries BC) and one of the most important archaeological sites in Greece. Strategically located on a hilltop in the Argolic Plain, the imposing ruins offer a glimpse into the glory days of this royal city, which according to legend was ruled by Agamemnon. Your walk begins at the Lion Gate, the iconic entrance point with its famous relief of two lions atop a 52-ton monolith – a masterpiece of Mycenaean monumental art symbolizing power and spirituality. Through this gate you enter the acropolis, surrounded by cyclopean walls of gigantic limestone blocks, so called because the myth says that only giants could lift them. Within the walls lie the remains of palaces, burial circles and underground cisterns, while outside the site the Treasury of Atreus (tholos tomb) is a testament to ingenious architectural techniques. The combination of Homeric legends, breathtaking views and tangible history makes every step here a journey through the cradle of European civilization.