10 Reasons to visit Nafplio Greece

On the eastern side of the Peloponnese sits the city of Nafplio. This is a well-liked weekend getaway location because of its dramatic medieval architecture and short driving distance from Athens

Top Reasons to Visit Nafplio

1) The wide variety of hotels. (luxurious and expensive or simple and cheap) 

2) The notable people who are honored in Nafplio.

(John Kapodistrias, Theodoros Kolokotronis, Laskarina Bouboulina, Otto first King of Greece)

3) The wide variety of food.

4) The nearby excursions. (Epidaurus, Island of Spetses)

5) The archaeological Sites. (Objects dating from 30.000 BC to 21.000 BC, 5.000 BC)

6) The wide variety of cultural evidence. (Ancient Greek, Byzantines, Franks,

Venetians, Bavarians, Turks)

7) The Architecture. (walls dating from pre-classical era, fortifications, neo-classical buildings, modern buildings, churches)

Church of Panagia 15th Century

8) The health Services. (public hospital and doctors)

9) The beaches.

10) The beautiful view from its Castles. (Palamidi)

Historic Old Town

Nafplio is a historical city of Greece as it has an ancient history and concerns the prehistoric, ancient, medieval and modern times. It was occupied by the Venetians. The malamidi and the bourtzi are their characteristic architectural elements.

However, it played a significant role during the years of the 1821 Revolution and the era of the Regency. Both Kapodistrias and Otto disembarked here. Kapodistrias was assassinated outside the Church of Saint Spyridon.

Many neoclassical buildings were built during this period. They form the core of the old historic city.

Staircases can lead you to any corner of the Istrian center.

On the outer wall of the Temple, you can see one of the bullets that pierced it.

Museums

The old Venetian arsenal has been converted into an archaeological museum. It is the only city that has a rosary museum. The archaeological museum is located in Syntagma Square, a large square with many cafes and restaurants. In the same square are the 2 mosques that remind of the Ottoman occupation.

Beautiful Beaches

One of the most famous beaches is Arvanitia. It has many hotels and resorts. Very close to Nafplio is the famous ancient theater of Epidaurus which hosts many events every summer.

Easy Access from Athens

Nafplio is 2 hours away from Athens, you can go by car or with organized excursions.

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