The ruins of ancient Lerna are located 10 km from the settlement of Myloi, in Argolis.
If the name “Lerna” sounds vaguely familiar, it’s because it appears in mythology, in the account of Hercules’ fight against the Lernaean Hydra; a mythical monster with nine heads, Hydra symbolized the efforts of Lerna’s people to drain the polluted marshes located in their land (one version of the myth, included among the Twelve Labours of Heracles).
The most important monument of the settlement is the so-called “House of the Tiles”, which dates from the Early Helladic period.
Directions
Myloi, 21200
Municipality of Argos-Mycenae
5 minutes from the center of the settlement of Myloi
By the Argolis KTEL bus
15 minutes from Nafplion
15 minutes from Argos
Opening hours
April 1 – October 31
Daily: 08:30 – 15:30
November 1 – March 31
Daily: 08:30 – 15:30
The site remains closed on the following dates and public holidays: January 1, March 25, May 1, Easter Sunday, December 25 & 26.
Tickets
Full: €5.00
Reduced: €3.00
Amenities
Contact
Ephorate of Antiquities of Argolis
Τ: +30 27520 27502, +30 27510 47597
E: efaarg@culture.gr
