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 interest sites are its three castle. Its old neighborhoods are also very beautiful places for visit. In Nauplion there are many old beautiful buildings from previous century.
Nauplion Media
View of the Nafplio Town Hall on Βασ. Κωνσταντίνου (Vasileos Konstantinou).
Locator map for Nafplio municipality in Greek region Peloponnese (2011)
The castle of Palamidi
View of Bourtzi.
Map of the city of Nafplion (Napoli di Romania), 1597.
The Entry of King Otto into Nauplia by Peter von Hess
Nafplio train station in 2019.
Traditional houses. View from Acronauplia.
Statue of Theodoros Kolokotronis
Fortifications of Acronauplia
