Lerna
The prehistoric settlement of Lerna near Mylos in Argolis, with the House of the Tiles of the Early Helladic period.
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About the museum
The ruins of ancient Lerna lie in the area of Mylos, in Argolis. The name is known from mythology, from the struggle of Herakles with the Lernaean Hydra, the mythical monster with nine heads. According to one version of the myth, included among the Twelve Labours of Herakles, the Hydra symbolises the efforts of the inhabitants of Lerna to drain the marshy swamps of their region.
The most important monument of the settlement is the so-called “House of the Tiles”, which dates to the Early Helladic period. Parts of the fortification walls of the settlement also survive on the site.
Highlights
- House of the Tiles of the Early Helladic period
- Sections of the fortification walls
- Site of the myth of the Lernaean Hydra
- Operated by
- Υπουργείο Πολιτισμού – Εφορεία Αρχαιοτήτων Αργολίδας
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €5 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €3Citizens of the European Union over 65 years of age from 1 October to 31 May, with ID or passport; accompanying parents and teachers on educational school visits, and other categories defined by the Ministry of Culture. |
Free admission: 6 March, 18 April, 18 May, the last weekend of September, 28 October and the first and third Sunday of each month from 1 November to 31 March.
Free admission and reduced tickets are available to special categories of visitors, in accordance with the regulations of the Ministry of Culture.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
By public transit
By bus of the KTEL Argolida.
By car
Parking available
On foot: about 5 minutes from the centre of the village of Mylos. By car: about 15 minutes from Nafplio and 15 minutes from Argos.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
On site there are toilets and a car park.
Events & venue rental
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