Bastion Fokion — Local services in Municipality of Nafplio

The Formion bastion was the last one to be built in the fortress. The Venetians never got around to building it, so it was erected entirely by the Ottomans soon after they took it in 1715. They used the original design as, after all, LaSalle, the engineer involved in the construction project, had defected to the Turks and was instrumental in turning the tide to their favor. Nevertheless, the masonry is obviously less elaborate and though newer, it is at a visibly lesser level of preservation than the rest of the complex. Situated at the highest part of the rock, its defensive value remained immense and the viewpoints it offers today are...

The fortress admission is pretty steep, but if you do pay to enter definitely come all the way over to this end. It is less well maintained and is a bit of a winding hike, but there are so many good viewpoints and places to take excellent places on the far end...

Great view. Highly interesting location. Signage needs to be improved. Offering drinks would be great...