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The old town of Nafplio is filled with narrow cobblestoned streets. It is simply A STROLLER'S DELIGHT. It's a pleasure to wander along the harbour, watch fishing boats unloading their day's catch, go up and down the stepped side streets, explore their small churches, gaze in wonder at the balconies overflowing with bouganvillias and just take in all that Nafplio has to offer. Leave a Comment Address: Stroll all through the town
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Syntagma square predominates in the center of Nafplio. It is surrounded by beautiful café’s and picturesque taverns, as well as remarkable sights such as the palace of the first Greek governer, called Ioannis Kapodistrias, the house of the founder of the Greek rebellion of 1821 Theodor Kolokotronis, the old muslin templar as well as the St.George’s church.
Moreover, visitors can also visit the old parliament and last but not least the magnificent building of Armeria, which nowadays functions as a museum where exhibits of nearby archaeological places are being hosted.
Just a bit further Syntagma square stands St.Spiridonas church where Ioannis Kapodistrias was murdered, a chaplet museum and some lovely small taverns.
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Akronafplia is the oldest part of the city of Nafplio. This is the ancient name with which, along with the Turkish one Itch-Kale, the acropolis of Nauplio is known.
Until the XIIIth century, there was a town on its own. The arrival of the Venetians and the Franks transformed it into part of the town fortifications. Later, part of it was used as a prison. Tourist works are now taking place at the area.
The Greek government decided that the view provided from its location would benefit the local tourism and it was right. Views from Akronafplia on the city and over the Argolic Gulf and the castle of Palamidi are really magnificent!
You may watch my 2 min 59 sec VIDEO-Clip Nafplio out of my YouTube channel with popular Greek music.
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The castle of Bourtzi is located in the middle of the harbour of Nafplio. At first it was called by the seamen Saint Theodore's island. During the first Venetian rule (1389 1540), in 1473 to be particular, the Venetians built a tower with guns on it. It was called the Castelli or Bourdji and later Passage. New fortifications were added during the second venetian rule (a tower with a yard and a bastion).
The Greeks regained it from the Turks in 1822, from where they assisted in the siege of Nafplio. Until 1865 it served as a fortress. It was then transformed into residence of the executioners of convicts from the castle Palamidi.
Originally built as a prison by the Venetians, Bourtzi is nowadays one of the most well-known landmarks of Nafplio. It is easily accessible and the view from its turrets is of great beauty.
You may watch my high resolution photo of Bourdji on Google Earth according to the following coordinates 37¨33' 48.82" N 22¨47' 35.36" E or on my Google Earth Panoramio Nafplio Bourdji .
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The castle of Palamidi, built by the Venetians, was originally used as a fortress but later it was used as a prison. It became the infamous Itch Kale, where Kolokotronis (hero of the Greek revolution) was imprisoned. It is a massive building which dominates the landscape over the city, impressing everyone visiting Nafplio.
The Venetians retook Nafplio in 1685, and strengthened the city by building the castle of Palamidi, which was in fact the last major construction of the Venetian empire overseas. However, only 80 soldiers were assigned to defend the city and it was easily retaken by the Ottomans in 1715.
Romantics can climb up all 999 steps, that were rebuilt in Otho's period.
You may watch my high resolution photos of Pilamidi hill and Fortress on Google Earth according to the following coordinates 37º 33' 52.37" N 22º 47' 45.01" E or on my Google Earth Panoramio Photo 1, Photo 2%L.
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