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Nafplion Architecture, Greece: The architecture of Nafplion, Peloponnese

 
The magnificent city of Nafplion is undoubtedly one of the most favorite tourist destinations of the world because of its stunning beaches and timeless minarets, which lie scattered across this legendary city.

Nafplion architecture: Neibourhood of Nafplion
Central square in Nafplion

But one should never miss the Fortress of Palamidi, a Venetian castle of the medieval period overlooking the island of Bourtzi, which was inhabited by Palamidi executioners during the medieval era.
Also, there are the two Turkish mosques in Syntagna Square. Both mosques have enormous historical significance; the first used to house the Parliament of Greece and the other one used to be the church of Agios Spyridon.

View of the rooftops of Nafplion
 

The old town still contains historic buildings that combine both the Venetian and the neoclassic style of architecture and as a result, this part of the town is thronged with tourists throughout the year.

The architectural finesse of the relics in the old town has captivated thousands of visitors coming from all over the world. There are several places of interest in Naflion. The Governor’s house in the Three Admiral’s Square was built by Ioannis Kapodistrias and came to be known as the “Palataki” or the “Little Palace”, is one of the several places in Nafplion that you could visit.

A visit to Akronafplia, the ancientacropolis, is also a must. Other places of architectural significance include the Archeological museum, displaying pieces of Mycenaean art, the Folk art museum and the War Museum, which used to be a military institution.

Palamidi Fortress

At this church Kapodistrias, the first governor of Greece, was assassinated in 1831. The ruins of the Mycenaean acropolis can be found at the Archeological site of Tirintha.

The ruins of the prehistoric city of Asine are located just 12 Kms south east of the Nafplion.
Tourists should also visit the Cyclopean walls built in 1300BC.

Moreover, the ancient theatre of Epidavros and the altar of Asklepios are some of the timeless monuments bearing testimony to the existence of a grandiose civilization, fascinating millions of tourists, historians and artists from all over the world.
 
 
Square with palm-trees in Nafplion
 
Paved street in Nafplion
 
Tall building in Nnafplion

Narrow street with bright-coloured houses in Nafplion
 
Neoclassical building with crown-tiles on the roof
 
Staircase in Nafplion

Room projecting over the entrance of a house in Nafplion
 
Building of typical Nafplion architecture
 
Nnarrow alley in Nafplion

Old house with flowers in Nafplion
 
Old house with decorative architectural details in Nafplion
 
Typical neighbourhood of Nafplion

Narrow slip-road in Nafplion
 
View from the castle of Palamidi
 
Tiled roof with attic in Nafplion

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