Peloponnese · Archaeological Site

Archaeological Site of Mycenae

Who we are

Managing authority: Ephorate of Antiquities of Argolis

General information

Guide dogs: Allowed

How to prepare

You may bring your guide dog.

How to get here

Drop-off area

Entry / exit points (3)

Main entrance
Outdoor infrastructure / routes

Is there a door?
Remains open during operating hours
Adequately served by a dedicated boarding / alighting area suitable for people with disabilities
Yes
Does a blind guidance path lead to the entrance?
No
Cross slope
Suitable
Longitudinal slope
Suitable
Clear opening
Suitable
Is it easily identifiable?
Yes
Clear passage height
Suitable
Informational signage for visitors is provided outside
Yes, but it is not accessible for people with disabilities (e.g. without Braille or raised lettering)
Adequately served by a dedicated accessible parking space for private vehicles
Yes
It has appropriate signage providing accessibility information for the individual interior spaces
No
Adequately served by disability-friendly public transport
No
Entrance to a shop
Building infrastructure

Is there a door?
Made of glass
Does a tactile guide path lead to the building?
No
Cross slope
Suitable
At the entrance, are there obstacles preventing wheelchair passage?
Carpet, Grate
Longitudinal slope
Suitable
Clear opening
Suitable
Is it easily identifiable?
Yes
Is it preceded by a sidewalk with an unsuitable road–sidewalk connection for wheelchair users?
Yes (explain)
Clear passage height
Suitable
Informational signage for visitors is provided outside
Yes, but it is not accessible for people with disabilities (e.g. without Braille or raised lettering)
Entrance to the sanitary facilities
Building infrastructure

Does a tactile guide path lead to the building?
No
Is it preceded by a ramp?
Ramp for access to the building with the shop and toilets.
Is it easily identifiable?
Yes

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Checkpoint, inspection elements and outdoor routes.

What you can see & do

Activities & facilities

Parking
Ticket office

Special facilities (2)

Ticket office / Reception

Tickets - Information

Water and soft drink vending machine
Beneficiaries
- Other (people with allergies, children, etc.)
Information leaflet
Beneficiaries
- Other (people with allergies, children, etc.)

What you should know

Barriers to be aware of (2)

Outdoor route

Route within the stone area

Point where steps interrupt passage with a wheelchair

Type / category of obstacle
Other

Entrance / exit

Entrance to the sanitary facilities

Ground surface irregularities and damage before the ramp to the sanitary spaces (from the museum side)

Detailed inspection data

Ramp
Drop-off area
Accessible WC

Outdoor areas

Drop-off / pick-up

Visitor boarding / alighting point

Average distance: Less than 150m
Routes from these positions to other points: no pedestrian path signage; insufficient signage indicating the route to and from these points

Accessible parking

Visitor vehicle parking area

There are dedicated parking spaces for vehicles of people with disabilities, but there is no additional large dedicated space for professional van-type vehicles with integrated lifts: None at all
How many visitor vehicle spaces are there in total?: 100
Average distance: Less than 150m
How many visitor parking spaces designated specifically for people with disabilities are there?: 0
Routes from the parking spaces to other points: do not have pedestrian path markings

Infrastructure

Building

Building with gift shop and toilets

Access to toilet facilities is not an issue?: No
The building has toilets for the public but no accessible toilet for people with disabilities according to national specifications/guidelines: No
Is vertical access not an issue?: Yes
Is access to separated spaces/rooms not an issue?: Yes
How many separate floors/levels does it have?: 1
It is…: Other (specify)
The areas open to the public occupy the following floors / levels: Ground floor
How many separate entrances/exits does it have?: 2
Overall, the corridors and circulation routes have clear widths: Over 90 cm

Restroom (WC)

Accessible toilet

If there is a mirror, is it suitable for use by wheelchair users: None
Includes..: Space with toilet bowl, Anteroom with washbasin(s)
The lighting is adequate: Yes
The door is of type…: Opening inward
What type of washbasin does the toilet have?: For exclusive use
Are the fire alarms perceptible in all areas of the sanitary space?: No, it is not
Is it easily identifiable?: Yes
Is it a standards-compliant accessible toilet?: Yes and it is signed accordingly (with the International Symbol of Access and the "WC" symbol, on a wall next to them and/or on the doors of the accessible toilets)
All surfaces are of non-slip, homogeneous, stable, wear-resistant material: Yes
The clear width of the free interior space between the sanitary fixtures is: 120
Can it be used only at specific times?: Yes (provide details)
The controls: Yes
The clear interior length of the free space between the sanitary fixtures is: 200
Is it…: Free
Is the space kept clean and well ventilated?: Yes
Is there a telephone or other emergency notification system?: No
If there is a soap dish, towel holder or hand-drying system, are they easy to use and located at suitable positions and heights for wheelchair users: Yes
Are there grab bars on the toilet bowl?: Yes
The door opens easily from…: people with mobility problems (e.g. opens outward, requires no particular force and has easy-to-use handles and opens/closes with a closed fist), wheelchair users (e.g. can be fixed in the open position, with handles at a suitable height < 90 cm)
Is it…: Exterior
Is wheelchair access ensured?: Yes
The clear opening of the door is: 100
Does it have an emergency lighting system?: No
Not used for other purposes: No
Is it a standards-compliant accessible toilet…: Unisex
Is it…: Men and women separate
Is there a clear space under the washbasin to fit a wheelchair?: Yes
Is it a standards-compliant accessible toilet…: With independent entrance
Does it have a suitable clear opening for the intended use?: Yes
Outside the door there is clear level space for maneuvering a wheelchair: Yes
Is it…: Locked and you need to ask for the key / to have it unlocked (provide information)
There is free space on one side of the basin of width: 120

Entrance / exit

Entrance to a shop

Is there a door?: Made of glass
Does a tactile guide path lead to the building?: No
Cross slope: Suitable
At the entrance, are there obstacles preventing wheelchair passage?: Carpet, Grate
Longitudinal slope: Suitable
Clear opening: Suitable
Is it easily identifiable?: Yes
Is it preceded by a sidewalk with an unsuitable road–sidewalk connection for wheelchair users?: Yes (explain)
Clear passage height: Suitable
Informational signage for visitors is provided outside: Yes, but it is not accessible for people with disabilities (e.g. without Braille or raised lettering)

Door

Single-leaf door at the pressing room

The lighting is adequate: No
It is of type…: Opening
It is a glass door: Yes, but it does not bear special warning markings
Has informational signage for visitors: No
The clear opening of the door is: 100
Not automatic: wheelchair users (e.g., can be secured in open position, with handles at appropriate height < 90 cm)
Are there obstacles that could be dangerous to trip over?: Carpet, Grate
Is wheelchair access ensured?: Yes
All surfaces are of non-slip, homogeneous, stable, wear-resistant material: Yes
Is it…: Exterior
Is it easily identifiable?: Yes
Does it have a suitable clear opening for the intended use?: Yes
Has a width/opening that allows two wheelchairs to pass each other: No
Bears appropriate accessible entrance signage: No, it bears no indication
The controls: Yes
In the case of a gate that is part of an existing network with tactile guidance paths for the blind, are there tactile warning surfaces before and after?: Not part of such a network

Entrance / exit

Entrance to the sanitary facilities

Does a tactile guide path lead to the building?: No
Is it preceded by a ramp?: Ramp for access to the building with the shop and toilets.
Is it easily identifiable?: Yes

Barriers to be aware of (1)

Obstacle

Ground surface irregularities and damage before the ramp to the sanitary spaces (from the museum side)

Ramp

Ramp before the building (on the refreshment area side)

Is it…: Outdoor
Is it easily identifiable?: Yes
Are there obstacles that could be dangerous to trip over?: Other
Is it…: Permanent
Is it intended for emergency evacuation?: Up
Has non-compliant cross slopes on the ramp and/or landings: No

Ramp

Ramp before the entrance to the toilets

It has an appropriate handrail: No
Is it…: Outdoor
At all levels/stops…: the ramp floor is exactly at the same level as the landing floor (difference <2 cm)
The lighting is adequate: No
All surfaces are of non-slip, homogeneous, stable, wear-resistant material: No
Is it easily identifiable?: Yes
Has non-compliant slopes: 20%, 5 m
Is wheelchair access ensured?: Yes
Is it…: Permanent
Is it intended for emergency evacuation?: Descending
On all levels/stops, there is informational signage for visitors: No
Has a width that allows two wheelchairs to pass each other: No
Is standards-compliant:: No
Has non-compliant cross slopes on the ramp and/or landings: No
In the case of exposed side/rear surfaces, are these always "covered" so as not to pose a risk to people with visual impairments and white cane users?: Yes
In the case of a ramp that is part of an existing network with tactile guide paths, are there tactile warning surfaces at all entry-exit points?: Not part of such a network

Outdoor area

Archaeological site

In general, noise levels inside the space are appropriate at all hours of use/visit: Yes
Generally, lighting in the space is adequate at all hours of use/visit: No
Generally, the temperature within the space is suitable at all hours of use/visit: No
Access to toilet facilities is not an issue?: No
Is vertical access not an issue?: No
Within the space there are balconies, terraces, viewing points and other dangerous areas/points where the necessary safety measures are missing: People with vision disabilities, People with walking difficulties, Wheelchair users
Access to separated areas/zones is not an issue?: Yes
How many separate entrances/exits does it have?: 2
Generally, the corridors and circulation routes have appropriate slopes: No
Overall, the corridors and circulation routes have clear widths: Over 120 cm
There are obstacles: No
Overall, on an otherwise accessible level, access to some spaces/areas located on it is not possible/safe for specific categories of people with disabilities: People with walking difficulties, Wheelchair users
Overall, the corridors and circulation routes have suitable clear heights: Yes
There are levels / areas without sufficient/suitable seating / rest areas for people with difficulty walking / standing for long periods: Yes
A simplified floor plan or model is available at strategic points in the space: Yes

Outdoor entrance / exit

Main entrance

Is there a door?: Remains open during operating hours
Adequately served by a dedicated boarding / alighting area suitable for people with disabilities: Yes
Does a blind guidance path lead to the entrance?: No
Cross slope: Suitable
Longitudinal slope: Suitable
Clear opening: Suitable
Is it easily identifiable?: Yes
Clear passage height: Suitable
Informational signage for visitors is provided outside: Yes, but it is not accessible for people with disabilities (e.g. without Braille or raised lettering)
Adequately served by a dedicated accessible parking space for private vehicles: Yes
It has appropriate signage providing accessibility information for the individual interior spaces: No
Adequately served by disability-friendly public transport: No

Building

Building with the refreshment area

Overall, within the building there are accessible areas where staff are present and the public can communicate / interact with them: Yes, but has no briefing or training on serving people with disabilities
Access to toilet facilities is not an issue?: Yes
Generally, the lighting within the building is suitable at all hours of use/visit: No
Is vertical access not an issue?: Yes
Is access to separated spaces/rooms not an issue?: Yes
How many separate floors/levels does it have?: 1
It is…: Other (specify)
The areas open to the public occupy the following floors / levels: Ground floor
How many separate entrances/exits does it have?: 1
Guide dogs are allowed entry: Yes
Overall, the corridors and circulation routes have clear widths: Over 120 cm
Overall, the corridors and circulation routes have suitable clear heights: Yes
There are bridges in the building: No bridging needed / present
There is furniture and/or equipment within the 90 cm clear width: No
There are levels / areas without sufficient/suitable seating / rest areas for people with difficulty walking / standing for long periods: No

Outdoor routes

Outdoor route

Route within the stone area

Interventions to make the route visitable by the public have been made: Before 1985
There is a special mobility/transport service for people with disabilities: No
Guide dogs are allowed entry: Yes
Overall, use is not possible/safe for specific categories of people with disabilities: People with vision limitations, People with walking difficulty, People in a wheelchair
There are obstacles along the route for specific categories of people with disabilities: Wheelchair users, People with visual limitations
There are toilet facilities along the route: No

Barriers to be aware of (1)

Obstacle

Point where steps interrupt passage with a wheelchair

Type / category of obstacle: Other

Ramp

Metal ramp

It has an appropriate handrail: No
Is it…: Outdoor
All surfaces are of non-slip, homogeneous, stable, wear-resistant material: No
Is it easily identifiable?: Yes
Has non-compliant slopes: 25%
Parapets / railings: Present, but not standards-compliant
Is wheelchair access ensured?: Yes
Is it…: Permanent
Is it intended for emergency evacuation?: Descending
Is standards-compliant:: No
In the case of exposed side/rear surfaces, are these always "covered" so as not to pose a risk to people with visual impairments and white cane users?: They are not exposed

Ramp

Metal ramp

It has an appropriate handrail: No
Is it…: Outdoor
All surfaces are of non-slip, homogeneous, stable, wear-resistant material: No
Is it easily identifiable?: Yes
Is wheelchair access ensured?: Yes
Is it…: Permanent
Is it intended for emergency evacuation?: Descending
Has a width that allows two wheelchairs to pass each other: No
Has non-compliant cross slopes on the ramp and/or landings: No
In the case of exposed side/rear surfaces, are these always "covered" so as not to pose a risk to people with visual impairments and white cane users?: They are not exposed

Ramp

Metal

Is it…: Outdoor
Is it easily identifiable?: Yes
Has non-compliant slopes: 18%
Is there a standards-compliant alternative?: None
Is it…: Permanent
Is it intended for emergency evacuation?: Descending
Has non-compliant cross slopes on the ramp and/or landings: No

Ramp

Metal ramp

It has an appropriate handrail: No
Is it…: Outdoor
All surfaces are of non-slip, homogeneous, stable, wear-resistant material: No
Is it easily identifiable?: Yes
Has non-compliant slopes: 20%, 5 m
Is wheelchair access ensured?: Yes
Is it…: Permanent
Is it intended for emergency evacuation?: Up
Has a width that allows two wheelchairs to pass each other: No
Is standards-compliant:: No
Has non-compliant cross slopes on the ramp and/or landings: No

Ramp

Metal ramp

Is it…: Outdoor
Is it easily identifiable?: Yes
Has non-compliant slopes: 17%
Is there a standards-compliant alternative?: None
Is it…: Permanent
Is it intended for emergency evacuation?: Up
Has non-compliant cross slopes on the ramp and/or landings: No

Stairs

Wooden stairs with a very steep ending. We do not encounter it on the path. It is a stair connecting a shortcut between paths. Its use is not recommended.

Is it easily identifiable?: Yes

Services

Guided tours

Digital guide

It operates…: By the operator (with own resources)
Can the public learn about the existence, content, and accessibility of the service before visiting the site?: No, no such information is provided
There is a special service for people with disabilities: Yes (describe…)
Done through the use of technology devices/systems, such as…: Digital app for smart devices
Specifically for people with disabilities, there is provision for…: Sign language tour, Audio description

Café / Catering

Café

Is it…: Refreshment bar, Café
Capacity: 0
The service is operated by…: Private individual
Guide dogs are allowed: Yes
Is there a dedicated quiet area?: No
The spaces are…: Outdoor
Are there toilets/WCs for customers?: Yes, and there is also a suitable accessible area/toilet
Can the public learn about the menu/price list and the service accessibility before visiting?: No, no such information is provided
Is the space easy to locate?: Yes
Category: Self-service (take-away)
Is wheelchair access ensured?: Yes
At all points with counters/windows with transparent partitions, is a microphone / speaker system installed?: There are no points with such desks/counters/windows
At all points with high counters/service windows: There are no areas with this type of tables / counters / windows
Are alternative ways of service provided for people with disabilities?: No
There are dedicated points/staff to assist people with disabilities: No
There are systems, devices or other equipment for the public, without suitable design for specific categories of users with disabilities: No such systems / equipment

Gift shop

Souvenir / gift shop

The lighting is adequate: Yes
At all points with high counters/desks/booths: There are no areas with this type of desks / counters / service windows
Is it…: Inside the building
Can the public be informed about the existence, content and accessibility of the service before visiting the site?: No, no such information is provided
Is the space kept clean and well ventilated?: Yes
Are the points where services are provided easy to locate?: Yes
Are there obstacles that may be dangerous to trip over?: Grate
Is wheelchair access ensured?: Yes
Products are on display: Yes
Are alternative ways of service provided for people with disabilities?: None, because they are not needed
There are products specifically intended for people with disabilities: No
At all points with desks/counters/service windows with transparent partitions, is a microphone/speaker system installed?: There are no points with such desks/counters/windows
There are systems, devices or other equipment for the public, without suitable design for specific categories of users with disabilities: No such systems / equipment
Are there dedicated points/staff for serving people with disabilities?: No

Ticket office / Reception

Tickets - Information

Includes…: Reception/information desk, Ticket offices/cashiers, Ticket checkpoints
The lighting is adequate: Yes
At all points with high desks/counters/service windows: Yes
Is there a dedicated quiet area nearby?: No
Is it…: Outdoor
Can the public be informed about the existence, content and accessibility of the service before visiting the site?: No, no such information is provided
Is the space kept clean and well ventilated?: Yes
Are the points where services are provided easy to locate?: Yes
At all points with desks/counters/service windows with transparent partitions, is a microphone/speaker system installed?: No
Is wheelchair access ensured?: Yes
Are alternative ways of service provided for people with disabilities?: None, because they are not needed
Sign language assistance is available: No
There are systems, devices or other equipment for the public, without suitable design for specific categories of users with disabilities: No such systems / equipment
There are dedicated points/staff to assist people with disabilities: No

Special facilities (2)

Special facility

Water and soft drink vending machine

Beneficiaries

Other (people with allergies, children, etc.)

Special facility

Information leaflet

Beneficiaries

Other (people with allergies, children, etc.)