Nafplio (Old and New)

Dear Commons Community,

Elaine and I spent Saturday evening and Sunday in the city of Nafplio or Nauplio (Ναύπλιο), which is strategically located in the Peloponnese on the Argolic Gulf that leads to the Aegean Sea. It was founded in antiquity and can be found referenced on ancient Egyptian scrolls.  Over the millennia, it has been ruled or governed by Egyptians, Byzantines, Franks, Venetians (twice) and Ottoman Turks.  It is quite beautiful with old and new sections surrounded by mountains and the sea. We stayed at the Rigas Nafplio, a quaint bed and breakfast in the old part of the city.

Lots of history here!

Tony

Nafplio.  View from on top of one its hills.

NaflioNafplio Land Gate.  At one time the only entrance to the city.

We stayed at the Rigas Nafplio Bed and Breakfast in the old part of the city.

Palamidi Fortress

Castle of Bourtzi

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