Nestor's Palace (also known as the Palace of Englianós, after the hill on which it stands) was discovered in 1939, but left virtually undisturbed until after World War II; thus its excavation - unlike Mycenae, or most of the other major Greek sites - was conducted in accordance with modern archeological techniques. In consequence, its remains are the best preserved of all the Mycenaean royal palaces, though they shelter rather prosaically beneath a giant metal roof. The site guide by excavators Carl Blegen and Marion Rawson is an excellent buy.

 

The palace is located some 16km from modern Pylos, a half-hour drive. Using public transport, take any of the buses from Pylos towards Kyparissía (3-6 daily); these follow the main road inland past Korifássi to the site and its museum at Hóra (4km to the east).