Nafplio Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in Peloponnese, Greece
About Nafplio
The name is either a reference to its mythical founder, Nafplios the Argonaut, or the remnant of the old Venetian name "Napoli di Romania", from the Greek "nea poli"="new town" of Romania, the name of the area during the late Byzantine times. Nafplio was briefly the capital of Greece before the seat of power was shifted toAthens. It is a historical city due to its Byzantine, Venetian and Ottoman heritage, as well as its meaning to the Greek Revolution. It has a beautiful centre with small neoclassical historical houses, squares and churches. It is the capital of the prefecture of Argolida. According toGreek mythology, Nafplio was founded and named after the hero Nafplios, father of Palamidis. It was later under Byzantine, Frankish, Venetian and Ottoman rule. In 1829, after the Greek War of
Top Attractions in Nafplio
Explore the best things to see and do in Nafplio:
- ★Alpha Bank Cultural Center
- ★Arkadiko Bridge
- ★Bourtzi
- ★Frangokklisia
- ★Nafplion Art Gallery
- ★Old town fortifications
- ★Palamedes Public Library
- ★Palamidi
Where to Eat in Nafplio
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Kipos (Garden)
- 🍴Popeye
Where to Stay in Nafplio
- 🏨Amalia Hotel
- 🏨Amymone Pension
- 🏨Argolis Hotel
- 🏨Byron Hotel
- 🏨Camping Xeni
- 🏨DownTown Hotel
Nafplio Travel Guide Sections
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