"The Lovely little town of Napflio" Nafplio by amsterdam_vallon

The lovely little town of Nafplio is situated in the lush Argolid prefecture, which in ancient times was once considered the very center of Greece. Unfortunately though, from about 1600 to 1100 B.C, under the rule of the Mycenaeans, it gradually declined. After that, the Dorians came along and controlled the fate of the region until the conquest of the country by the Romans.

The old city with its neoclassic houses, picturesque streets, wooden balconies with cascading flowers, Turkish fountains, Constitution (Syntagma) Square with its fascinating mosques and outdoor cafe tables is like a fairy land. Here, after centuries of struggle, happiness seems to have finally settled.

When you're there, you may feel like immersing yourself in its history by burrowing into its past. Take time to see some of the sites, whether you're climbing up the 857 steps to the Venetian fortress of Palamidi which crowns the city or wandering round the battlements of Acronafpia. Then pop over to the Bourtzi, the fortified islet, afloat in the middle of the bay. You'll soon discover a new sight or sensation coming across your path every minute of your walk, for Nafplio is full of the joy of life.