Nafplio or Anapli, is the capital of the prefecture of Argolis, one of the most famous and beautiful cities of Greece. It is built by the foot of the fortresses of Palamidi and Akronafplia.
Apart from being the administrative center, it is also an important tourist center, with constant traffic throughout the year.
Nafplio combines a set of images that fascinate its visitors. Modern, classic, cosmopolitan and romantic, all at the same time, it is an all-seasons destination. Once you visit Nafplio you’ll most certainly like to visit it again.
The city of Nafplio, one of the most beautiful cities of Argolis and the whole of Greece, was the first capital of the new Greek state from 1823 to 1834.
According to mythology, Nafplio was built by Nafplion, the son of Poseidon and Danaida Amymonis.
The history of Nafplion begins in prehistoric times, it participated in the Argonautic expedition and the Trojan War. Declined in Roman times and recovered in the Byzantine, Franks, Venetians and Turks, all left their marks in the city. Ancient walls, medieval castles, monuments, statues, Ottoman fountains, Venetian and neoclassical buildings - all charming historic and architectural jewels - reserve a magnificent welcome to the visitor.