Schule des Homer

"The archaeological site called Homer’s School is considered the place where the legend of Odysseus, enshrined by Homer, actually took place. This Mycenean structure dates to the earliest of times. Drive to Stavros and stop at city center, across from the orthodox church. There are several parking spaces in front of the city park. Walk into the small grassy area where you will find a model which displays a reconstruction of the ruins. The signage on the back of the display interprets the various portions of the structure. Next to the reconstruction, you will also find a map of Odysseus’ journey from Troy to Ithaki. After taking this in, you may choose to walk or drive to the archaeological site. The walk is about 30 minutes, mostly with gradual ascent to the site. Once turning off the main road about a third of the way up, the way is quite a scenic with olives groves, wild flowers and views of Afales Bay. Whether you choose to walk or drive, directions are marked well by brown road signs. There are about four parking places at the site. Proceed an additional 100 feet to the entrance and begin ascending the hill via the zig zag path. You will come to the place where the pathway entered into the fortress. "