The castle of Acronafplia sits opposite the Palamidi castle and is the oldest fort in Nafplio, dating back to ancient times. Changes and improvements were made during the towns various occupations.
The castle of Palamidi in Nafplio is one of the most popular sites in the area and a trademark for the town. It had many uses through the passing of ages and is an incredible feat of engineering. Go up the 999 steps and see the amazing view from the top.
Bourtzi is a fort located in the Nafplio harbour and is probably one of the most photographed castles in Greece. Built on a reef it was used as a safety measure against sea invaders and connected to the mainland with a chain.
The Old Town of Nafplio is filled with beautiful narrow streets and a mixture of classic, Venetian and Turkish architecture.
The centre of the town, Syntagma Square is one of the most popular spots for a coffee or a drink and offers a great atmosphere for relaxation.
Take a walk around the Old Town of Nafplio and see all the small shops, some modern and some kept for generations. Pass by or stop and have lunch at a taverna or snacks at a café.
Atop the Old Town and on the hill of Acronafplia is the Clock Tower of Nafplio, a gift from Ludwig I at around 1866 and was destroyed by the German occupants in 1944 and it was rebuilt in 1949.
The Lion of Bavaria is carved into the rock and was made in memory of the Bavarian soldiers, escorting King Otto, that died during a typhoid epidemic.
Agios Spyridonas is a small church in the Old Town and is famous as the place where Ioannis Kapodistrias, the First Governor of Greece died. He has shot and there is a mark on the wall where one of the bullets ricocheted.
Arvanitia is a pebble beach close to the centre of Nafplio and located right under the Acronafplia and Palamidi Castles. The beach is often favoured by the locals for a quick swim due to its location.
Agios Nikolaos is one of the largest churches in Nafplio and is right oppossite the Filellinon (Philhellenon) Square. The church was moved from the centre of the town in 1713 and was dedicated to sailors.
