Things to Do in Tripoli, Greece

There are 32 attractions in Tripoli, Greece. Mycenae, mycenaean citadel famed for lion gate and tombs, is the most popular.

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Mycenae

Mycenaean citadel famed for Lion Gate and tombs

Archaeological Site

2

Mystras

Byzantine fortified town with well-preserved ruins

Archaeological Site

3

Peloponnese

Southern Greek peninsula rich in ancient archaeological sites

Island

4

Tiryns

Bronze Age archaeological site with cyclopean walls

Archaeological Site

5

Nemea

Ancient archaeological site and historic Greek wine region

Archaeological Site

6

Mantinea

Ancient Arcadian city, site of classical battles

Archaeological Site

7

Tegea

Ancient Arcadian city with significant archaeological remains

Archaeological Site

8

Mount Kyllini

Greek mountain in the Peloponnese, mythic associations

Mountain

9

Treasury of Atreus

Large Mycenaean tholos tomb near Mycenae

Monument

10

Lion Gate

Bronze Age gateway at Mycenae with relief lions

Monument

11

Phlius

Ancient Greek city-state with archaeological remains

Archaeological Site

12

Lerna

Archaeological site in Peloponnese linked to Greek myth

Ruins

13

Mount Parthenion

Mythic mountain associated with ancient Greek legends

Mountain

14

Lake Stymphalia

Mythic marshy lake in Peloponnese associated with Heracles

Lake

15

Mount Lykaion

Ancient sacred mountain associated with Zeus and rituals

Mountain

16

Orchomenus (Arcadia)

Ancient Arcadian city with archaeological remains

Archaeological Site

17

Heraion of Argos

Ancient sanctuary of Hera near Argos, archaeological ruins

Archaeological Site

18

Mainalo

Mountain massif in Arcadia, Peloponnese region

Mountains

19

Bourtzi Castle

Small fortress on harbor islet protecting Nafplio

Island

20

Temple of Athena Alea

Ancient sanctuary of Athena Alea in the Peloponnese

Archaeological Site

21

Greek pyramids

Ancient pyramid-like structures of debated origin

Archaeological Site

22

Lycosura

Ancient Arcadian city site with archaeological remains

Archaeological Site

23

Sanctuary of Artemis Orthia

Ancient Spartan sanctuary dedicated to Artemis Orthia

Archaeological Site

24

Larisa (Argos)

Ancient fortified hilltop near Argos in Peloponnese

Castle

25

Peloponnesian Folklore Foundation

Cultural museum preserving Peloponnesian folk costumes and artifacts

Museum

26

Stymphalus (Arcadia)

Ancient Arcadian town noted in Greek mythology

Archaeological Site

27

Archaeological Museum of Argos

Regional museum exhibiting artifacts from Argos and Peloponnese

Museum

28

Oligyrtos

Mountain range in the Peloponnese with limestone peaks

Mountain

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Ladon Lake

Man-made lake in Peloponnese with hydroelectric dam

Lake

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Lake Taka

Peloponnese lake with local ecological importance

Lake

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Skiritida forest

Peloponnese forest of oak and Mediterranean biodiversity

National Park

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Archaeological Sites of Mycenae and Tiryns

Mycenaean citadels with monumental tombs and fortifications

Historical Site