Παναγία Βασέρκα

Παναγία Βασέρκα is a church in Argos-Mykines, Argolis. Παναγία Βασέρκα is situated nearby to the archaeological site Prosymna Tholos Tomb, as well as near the village Monastiraki.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Mycenae and Heraion of Argos.

Mycenae

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Mycenae is a town in the Peloponnese, Greece. It's home to the ancient Acropolis of Mycenae, listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. It is one of Greece's most renowned archaeological sites, dating to the 2nd millennium BC.

Heraion of Argos

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The Heraion of Argos is an ancient sanctuary in the Argolid, Greece, dedicated to Hera, whose epithet "Argive Hera" appears in Homer's works. Hera herself claims to be the protector of Argos in Iliad IV, 50–52): "The three towns I love best are Argos, Sparta and Mycenae of the broad streets". Heraion of Argos is situated 1¼ km southeast of Παναγία Βασέρκα.

Lion Gate

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The Lion Gate is the popular modern name for the main entrance of the Bronze Age citadel of Mycenae in Southern Greece. It was erected during the thirteenth century BC, around 1250 BC, in the northwestern side of the acropolis. Lion Gate is situated 3½ km north of Παναγία Βασέρκα.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Monastiraki and Mykines.

Monastiraki

Village

Monastiraki is a village in Argolis prefecture, built on the foot of mount Evia, between two low hills. It is located adjacent to ancient Mycenae and the Heraion of Argos, with a view of the entire Argolic plain.