Pre-Conference Day. Tour at Nafplio .Discover Nafplio, a jewel of a city in the Peloponnese, where history meets breathtaking beauty. Wander through the charming alleys of the Old Town, gaze upon the iconic Bourtzi and Palamidi fortresses, and soak in the allure of Greece's first capital. Here, every corner holds a story, and every moment is an opportunity for unforgettable memories.
Nafplion
Bourtzi
The view from the lighthouse
Archaeological Museum
St. Spyridon Square
Syntagma (constitution) Square
It is located right at the foot of Palamidi and you will reach it by going up the road to Akronafplia, next to the Land Gate. Just before its entrance you will find a large and free parking lot.
It stretches below Palamidi and is a cool little beach that is ideal for swimming and moments of relaxation. Arvanitia beach has an area of about 200 meters and is awarded the blue flag. Its location in the Argolic Gulf makes it immune to the north winds.
National Gallery Nafplion Annex
Palamidi Castle
The Lion of the Bavarians was created in 1836 by the German sculptor Siegel, when King Ludwig, King Otto’s father, wished to build a monument dedicated to the Bavarian soldiers in Otto’s guard that died from a typhoid epidemic that struck Nafplio between 1833 and 1834. The artist carved the lion into the rock inspired by the one that was set up in the Swiss Lucerne, in memory of the Bavarian soldiers killed in Paris, during the French Revolution. The Lion in Nafplio reflects the grief for the death of the brave Bavarian soldiers. The locals used to satirically refer to the Bavarian Lion as "Aggouroon", the Greek word for cucumber, saying that the Bavarians died of the many cucumbers they consumed. In front of the monument, there is a lovely little park where you may rest while admiring this exceptional work of art and history.
The view from the swimming pools
