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The Mycenaean cemetery and the Mycenaean settlement at Bortzi are the Mycenaean park of Patras near the settlement of Voudeni (another name: Skioessa). The area of ​​the archeological site is 180 acres and is located 7 km northeast of the city of Patras, at a height of 220 meters. It consists of the ruins of a prehistoric settlement, possibly of ancient Messatida, and of 78 carved tombs. According to the excavations, the area was inhabited for about five hundred years (1500-1000 BC) and many of the findings are on display at the Archaeological Museum of Patras. This point of interest is Plain and Urban. Suitable season to visit: All-year-round. It is not accessible through public transport. It has a fee or ticket. Visitable hours: Winter: MON, WED - SUN: 8.30-15.30, Summer: MON,WED - SUN: 8.30-16.00, Closed on Tuesday. Source of photographic material: Odysseus portal, copyright belongs to YPOA and Wikipedia.