Epáno Englianós - Palace of Nestor

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Palace of Nestor Description

The Mycenaean palace (Palace of Nestor) at Epáno Englianós (18 km/11 mi north of Pylos) is not so imposing as Mycenae or Tiryns, since it lacks their massive cyclopean walls (it is the only unfortified Mycenaean palace); but the layout is so clear and easy to follow that the site is a very rewarding one to visit. The whereabouts of Nestor's stronghold were the subject of dispute even in ancient times; but the American excavations in 1939 and since 1952 have suggested very strongly that the palace found here was indeed the home of the Homeric hero. The excavations brought to light some early remains dating from before 1300 B.C., an Old Palace (1280 B.C.) and a New Palace (1250 B.C.): dates which fit in with the traditions about Neleus's

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Hobbies & Activities category: Castle, chateau, palace; Archeological site or ruin; Literary site; Military attraction or museum

Palace of Nestor Highlights

New Palace

Parts of the Old Palace can be seen on the west side of the site. The plan of the New Palace is completely preserved, and the rooms are now covered with a protective roof and labelled. The propylon

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Tombs

Northeast of the palace is a tholos tomb. At the foot of the hill on which the palace stands the excavators found remains of the lower town and numbers of tombs. From in front of the palace there

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Upper floor

On the right-hand side of the court a propylon gives access to a corridor, in which are a staircase leading to the upper floor and apartments for the queen or for guests. In one of the rooms is a

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Address

Nestor's Palace
Pylos
Greece

Hours



Open	8:30	8:30	8:30	8:30	8:30	8:30	8:30
Closed	15:00	15:00	15:00	15:00	15:00	15:00	15:00

Always open, even if weekly hours indicate otherwise
Assumption Day - Christian (August 15) Óhi Day - Greece & Cyprus (October 28)

Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1) Greek National Day (March 25) Good Friday - Christian Easter - Christian May Day / Labor Day (May 1) Christmas - Christian (December 25) Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)