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Tiryns: Giant Cyclopean Walls near Nafplio
Visiting Mycenaean Tiryns.
By the iLoveGreece editorial team · Last reviewed 2026-11
Quick answer
Tiryns is a Mycenaean citadel just outside Nafplio, famous for walls built from enormous stones the ancients said only Cyclopes could lift. It is a UNESCO site with Mycenae and usually very quiet. Visit it in under an hour.
What to know
- Five minutes' drive from Nafplio.
- Look for the corbelled galleries.
- Combine with Mycenae the same day.
- Bring water; no café on site.
FAQ
Tiryns or Mycenae?
Mycenae is the headline; Tiryns is a quick, quiet extra.
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Updated 2026-11. General planning guidance. Check with operators and local authorities.