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Nafplio

Nafplio, also known as Nafplion, is a seaport town in the eastern part of the Peloponnese, Greece. It is situated at the eastern end of the Argolic Gulf and at the base of Palamidi hill. It is a historic center that played a key role in the early modern history of Greece; from 1823 to 1834 it served as the temporary capital of the new Greek state before Athens became the capital.

The town’s history reflects its strategic position under various rulers, including the Venetians, Ottomans, and local

Nafplio’s compact old town preserves extensive 19th-century neoclassical architecture, traces of its early urban planning, and

Nafplio is accessible by road from Athens and is connected to the surrounding region by regular services;

predecessors.
Its
natural
harbor
and
fortifications
made
Nafplio
a
major
stronghold
in
the
Peloponnese.
The
Palamidi
fortress
rises
behind
the
town
atop
a
steep
hill,
connected
to
the
town
by
a
long
stairway,
while
the
Bourtzi
fortress
sits
on
a
small
island
at
the
harbor
entrance
and
guarded
the
city
for
centuries.
narrow
lanes
that
lead
to
waterfront
promenades.
The
Archaeological
Museum
of
Nafplio
houses
artifacts
from
nearby
sites
such
as
Mycenae,
Tiryns,
and
Epidaurus.
The
town
remains
a
popular
tourist
destination,
known
for
its
cafes,
tavernas,
and
views
over
the
Argolic
Gulf,
and
for
serving
as
a
convenient
base
for
visiting
regional
archaeological
attractions.
tourism,
commerce,
and
services
form
the
backbone
of
the
local
economy.