Attractions

Mystras used to be the most powerful Byzantine town in the Peloponnese from the 13th to the 15th century. It was a fortified town lying on the northern slopes of Mt Taygetos, at about 8 km to the west of ...

It represents an extension of the National Gallery, and since 2004, it has been located in a beautiful neoclassical building of 1905. The exemplary renovation of the building and the equipments were carried out by the Foundation "Alexander S. ...

The Archaeological Museum houses a great number of archaeological treasures of the pro-Mycenaean era, and is itself an important building, the renowned “Kallergi” mansion, part of the historic heritage of the city, restored by the French Archaeological School. Inside the ...

Many houses on the island are large neoclassic ones, with tiled roof tops, long colourful windows and doors, whitewashed or colourful walls, balconies and ceramic decorations on their roof front. The first houses were built in 1463 in the area ...

The new district of Nafplio reflects the character of any modern city. It is embedded, in the true sense of the word, between the two access roads, Asklipiou and Argos-Nafplio Avenue. The wide streets, apartment buildings, shops and offices bring ...

It is situated on the foot of the hill of Larissa, with a monumental fountain, which was constructed in the mid 2^nd cen. AD, and was the starting point for the city’s aqueduct. The place has been considered as ...

At every step through the city, the visitors are confronted with the history of the area. The historical town spreads to the entire northern side of Acronafplia, starting from the passage formed between Acronafplia and the steep slope of the ...

In the western Peloponnese, in the "Valley of Gods", lies the most celebrated sanctuary of ancient Greece, and the birthplace of the most important athletic mega-event of all times; the Olympic Games. Olympia is one of the most well-known tourist destinations ...

An impressive Venetian fortress which blends perfectly into its natural surroundings as if it were a part of it. It was built in 1687 by the Venetian Morosini to serve as a defensive stand of the city. The last work ...

The Panagia Polemarha: Between New Epidaurus and Ancient Epidaurus, located in a piney area very close to the beach, we come across to a beautiful medieval monastery, built in the 15th century by a monk of the monastery Agnountos.

It is among the most important buildings in the city and located in Syntagma Square. It was originally built as a Turkish mosque in the late 18th century. It is a characteristic mosque of the late Otto architectural period, ...

It is housed in a neoclassical building of the early 20th century. On entering the museum one can see the works of the renowned artist Phaidon Patrikalakis. The exhibits in the museum represent life in the city of Nafplio ...

Located on the side of the cathedral of St. George, it is one of the oldest and most picturesque neighbourhoods. A path was carved out by the Venetians to divide the slums of Vrachateikon and Psaromahalas, in other words the ...

It was established in 1951 by the Nafplio Progressive Association and is located in the center. It is housed in the neoclassical building, which was the old girls school. The great works of Greek writers are preserved in the ...

Simply known as "Stathmos"-“Station” by the locals. It is one of the many beautiful sites which marks the end or the beginning of the old city of Nafplio. The Peloponnesian Folk Art Foundation has created a museum space dedicated to ...