Nafplio Port — Attraction in Municipality of Nafplio

Nafplio, a wonderful port city, Greece

We had a day trip from Mycenae, to this wonderful town called Nafplio, first learning? We should have stayed there, Mycenae is nice, but a sleepy place with one interesting Archeological site, good for Holliday peace!

Nafplio on the other hand has a vibrant Citi Center, an amazing view of the Harbour/Gulf, and all historical aspects are more or less within walking distance!

The only place we didn’t visit was the Fortress of Palamidi, the thousand steps would have been murder on my knees! But was told is totally worth visiting

From the Clocktower with its breathtaking views of the harbour and city, to the Fortress of Acronauplia, The Syntagma Square, as well as The Archeological Museum, These are all gem stones of this wonderful City!

I visually fell into the 15th century Holy Church of Mary, (wherever we go Markets and places of worship are a must) the interior of this rather small church was so rich in decorations, Icons, etc etc it left me totally stumped! This was for me a most exquisite encounter! It’s amazing what mankind will do to express their faith!

Especially astounding was the cleanliness, well maintained buildings, wider roads, which so far it’s the first we encountered on our travels through Greece, Athens should learn from them, the messy, dirty place it is (cultural & historic, sites the exception)

This day alone was so totally worth visiting Greece!

Enjoy the pictures, and the short Video, it speaks volumes!

Next stop Kalamata, can’t wait to explore our last stop in Greece, before heading off to Naples!

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Everyvtime I visit Greece the charming seaside town of Nafplio is a must see, a true gem for travelers craving that laid back Greek experience.

As you wander its maze of cobblestone streets, you'll stumble upon beautiful surprises at every turn: centuries-old Ottoman fountains, elegant Venetian mansions, and cozy cafés that spill onto the sidewalks.

Above the town is the impressive Palamidi Fortress, an 18th-century stronghold perched on a rocky hill. You can either take on the nearly 1,000-step climb for breathtaking views (totally worth it!) or opt for the easier route — a short, scenic drive to the top.

Since you are here , spend a day on the golden sands of Karathona Beach or take a jump off the rocky edges of Arvanitia Beach.

Nafplio is also close to some of Greece’s most legendary ancient sites.

The ruins of Mycenae, and the theater of Epidaurus, renowned for its near-perfect acoustics.

Nafplio is a destination that truly has it all.

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Durante la primera ocupación veneciana la ciudad se expandió hacia el norte, a expensas del mar, mediante el relleno de terraplenes y cimientos de postes y poco a poco se crea la Ciudad Baja. Estaba protegida por murallas de fortificación hacia el mar y por la Puerta de Tierra («Porta di Terraferma») hacia el promontorio. Además, la entrada al puerto se aseguró con la fortificación del pequeño islote Bourtzi, al otro lado del puerto.

Durante la primera ocupación otomana (1540-1686)Nauplia se convierte en la sede del gobernador turco del Peloponeso. Un monumento de esa época es la mezquita situada al este de la Plaza de la Constitución, que más tarde se convirtió en el Teatro Trianon. El viajero otomano Evliya Çelembi, que visitó la ciudad en 1668, cuenta que dentro de la fortaleza de Acronauplia existían muchas casas modestas y una gran mezquita, «Fethiye Çamii», en lo alto de la colina, originalmente una iglesia cristiana dedicada a San Andrés. En la Ciudad Baja se agrupaban viviendas de varios pisos con ventanales, celosías y otras características de la arquitectura otomana. De esta época datan algunas intervenciones fortificantes de restauración.En 1713, se construye en la Plaza de la Constitución el Depósito Naval que hoy alberga el Museo Arqueológico.

La 2ª Ocupación Otomana (1715-1822)fueron años duros para la ciudad. Sin embargo, algunos edificios notables datan de ese período: la Mezquita de Aga Passa (Vouleftiko« – el Parlamento de los años posteriores), Medresses (más tarde “Prisión de Leonardo”), la Iglesia Católica (iglesia franca» / «Fraggoklissia») todavía existente hoy en día, fuentes, etc.

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