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Naplion
Date: May 09, 2008
Nafplion Review:
Nafplio is an old and historical town, hiding a treasure in each corner! Visitors can climb the 999 steps that lead to the beautiful Venetian fort Palamidi, they can swim at Arvanitia, or just stroll around, feeling the special ambience of the town, which is like a travel back in time. Nafplio was the first capital of the modern Greece. In the old city the Venetian architecture co-exists with the Turkish decoration and the neoclassic elegance. It is definitely one of the most beautiful provincial towns in Greece!!
Nafplio is a most delightful town, much of its charm comes from the medieval architecture of its old town which dates from the second Venetian occupation of 1686-1715. Then there are its castles and forts...
Out on an islet in the bay is a small fortress known as the Bourtzi which was built in the 15th century at the time of the Venetian occupation. Because of the shallow waters here there was only one navigable channel into Nafplio and the Bourtzi guards could block this by stinging chains across from the islet to the town. It was once the home of the towns executioner, it was once a hotel but now it stands empty but very picturesque
The Palamidi fortress stands high above the buildings of the town and can be reached either by climbing the 999 steps or by taking the easier but longer route by road. The views from the fortress are spectacular making the effort well worthwhile. The main part of the fortress is Venetian dating from the 18th century but inside the primary walls are the remains of three smaller fortresses...
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Review Posted by:
Derek
Nafplion Topic: General
Location: Nafplion
Times Viewed: 139
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