דברים לעשות בנַפְּלִיוֹ

Nafplio's Absolute Essentials

Nafplio serves as a living museum of Greek history, showcasing a blend of Venetian, Ottoman, and neoclassical influences. This selection highlights the city's defensive architecture, from the 18th-century Palamidi Fortress to the ancient Acronauplia and the water-bound Bourtzi Castle. Beyond the fortifications, the list includes the UNESCO-listed Mycenaean citadel of Tiryns, the Archaeological Museum housed in a Venetian mansion, and the pebble shores of Arvanitia Beach.

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Palamidi

Palamidi is a fortress to the east of the Acronauplia in the town of Nafplio in the Peloponnese region of southern Greece.

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Acronauplia

The Acronauplia is the oldest part of the city of Nafplion in Greece. Until the thirteenth century, it was a town on its own.

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Bourtzi

A 15th-century Venetian fortress situated on the islet of Agioi Theodoroi. Originally built to protect the harbor from pirates, it later served as a residence for executioners and a hotel.

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Tiryntha (Tiryns)

Tiryns is a Mycenaean archaeological site in Argolis in the Peloponnese, and the location from which the mythical hero Heracles was said to…

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Archaelogical Museum

Housed in a 1713 Venetian building on Syntagma Square, this museum displays prehistoric and Mycenaean artifacts, including the unique Dendra panoply, a complete suit of Mycenaean bronze armor.

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The Gate of the Land

Constructed in 1708 by the Venetians, this was the sole land entrance to the lower city. The gate originally featured a drawbridge that was raised every evening at sunset.