Landmark· Myloi· Greece — Ionian, Saronic & Argolic

Lerna Archaeological Site

37° 33.1′ N · 22° 43.1′ E

One of Greece's key prehistoric sites, occupied from the Neolithic to the Mycenaean period, famous for the 'House of the Tiles' — and in myth the lair of the Lernaean Hydra slain by Heracles.

Practical

Coordinate from OSM (Lerna Archaeological Site; House of the Tiles at 37.55117, 22.71832). Excavated by the American School of Classical Studies at Athens; managed by the Ephorate of Antiquities of Argolida; admission is charged (Wikipedia). Opening hours not in our sources — check before you go. A short walk from the Myloi quay.

Best for

Prehistoric site a short walk from the boat