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1. Palamidi Fortress
- The Palamidi Fortress was built as a strategic hold for the Venetians from 1711-1714. Unfortunately it was so desirable the Ottomans came after... read more
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- Nile Expert Tip: Best thing to "buy the T shirt" for; climbing the stairs to the top and looking back at what you've done.
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2. Komboloi Museum
- The tradition of the worry bead extends throughout several cultures and even continents. This little museum is the only of its kind dedicated to... read more
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3. The Archaeological Museum
- Finally the Archaeological Museum of Nafplion has reopened her doors after years of restorative work in the old arsenal building it occupies. Visitors... read more
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4. Bourtzi Island Fortress
- "Bourtzi" is the Ottoman word for "tower," and this particular tower, romantic in its isolated point in the port of Nafplion, has been a characteristic... read more
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5. The National Gallery-Alexandros Soutzos Museum, Nafplion Annex
The National Gallery in Athens has begun an ambitious scheme to open branches throughout Greece. This one, in a former neoclassical 19th-century...
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6. The Peloponnesian Folklore Foundation
Shortly after it opened in 1981, this museum -- with its astonishingly rich collection of traditional Greek costumes -- won the European Museum...
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7. Olive Tree
- It's difficult to discern in the shop but once you take an item away from Olive Tree, you realize how sweet the smell of olive wood is. In Olive... read more
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8. Arvanitia beach
- Arvanitia is a beautiful non sundy beach just 5 minutes walking from the centre of the city. Once you reach the buss station you turn on the right... read more
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9. Ξενοδοχείο Nafplia Palace Hotel
- The view from the Nafplia Palace hotel or the Akronafplia hill is great. You can see all the old city with the clasical buildings and the small... read more
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The Best of NileGuide
- There’s never a reason to be bored in Nafplion. There are just too many things to do. Start with the must-see attractions, move to the big sights and fine museums, check out some tours, dig in to some outdoor activities, and work your way down to the between-the-cracks, off-the-beaten-path gems. Just leave some time to catch your breath.
