Nauplion
Nauplion is a Greek city. It is in the Argolida's prefecture, in the east of Peloponnese peninsula. Near Nauplio is the historical city of Argos. Nauplio was the first capital of Greece. Nauplio is a coastal city. It has three castles. The most famous are the Palamidi castle, and Bourtzi castle which is on the islet in front of the port. The population of Nauplion is 13,124 inhabitants.
History
Nauplion was the second capital of Greece. In 1834 the king Otto carried the capital to Athens. Nauplion was one of the first cities which were liberated during the Greek War of Independence.
Sites of interest
Nauplion has many sites of interest. The most interesting sites are its three castles. Its old neighborhoods are also very beautiful places for visiting. In Nauplion there are many old beautiful buildings from previous centuries.
Nauplion Media
- Nafplio Town Hall.jpg
View of the Nafplio Town Hall on Βασ. Κωνσταντίνου (Vasileos Konstantinou).
- 2011 Dimos Nafplieon.png
Locator map for Nafplio municipality in Greek region Peloponnese (2011)
- Palamidi castle - Agios Andreas Bastion.jpg
The castle of Palamidi
View of Bourtzi.
- Napoli di Romagna by Giacomo Franco.jpg
Map of the city of Nafplion (Napoli di Romania), 1597.
- Peter von Hess - The Entry of King Othon of Greece into Nauplia - WGA11386.jpg
The Entry of King Otto into Nauplia by Peter von Hess
Nafplio train station in 2019.
- Ναύπλιο 7797.jpg
Traditional houses. View from Acronauplia.
Statue of Theodoros Kolokotronis
- Τραβέρσα Γκαμπέλο 7792.jpg
Fortifications of Acronauplia
