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Greece - Nafplion

Palamidi is a vast spectacular fortress that dominates Nafplio, nestled on the crest of a 216-metre high hill above the city. It was built between 1711 and 1714 by the Venetians built the castle during their second occupation of this part of Greece. It was one of the most important and impressive ‘castles’ the Venetians built outside their own country.

This fort consists of eight bastions (PiP2), each was self contained, ensuring that if one bastion was breached the others could still be separately defended. The bastions were built one on top of the other and they all connected with one wall. Yet, in 1715, one year after completion, it was captured by the Turks and remained under their control until 1822, when it was captured by the Greeks.

Nafplio is one of the first places in Greece that won independence. November 29th, 1822, a group of Greek rebels overpowered the Turks in Palamidi and the next day the town could celebrate its freedom.

From 1840 and for nearly a hundred years, Palamidi was used as a prison. Theodoros Kolokotronis, hero of the Greek Revolution, was one of the prisoners. His cell can still be visited. Prisoners, who were held in Palamidi, constructed the stairs from Nafplio up to the castle was built. It is often said by locals in Nafplio that there are 999 steps, but I did read several numbers; some say "only" 857, others 901 or 913. The fortress can also be reached by car. The views of Nafplio, Bourtzi Castle, the Argolic Gulf and surrounding country are overwhelming (main picture and PiP3).
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Richard Nuttall said:

Beautiful Jaap HFF!
6 years ago ( translate )

Marta Wojtkowska said:

Blue does not always mean unhappy :)
HFF, Jaap!
6 years ago

Annemarie said:

wonderful
Happy happy weekend:)
6 years ago ( translate )

Nouchetdu38 said:

So beautiful!***
6 years ago ( translate )

Ulrich John said:

Wonderful light ! As usual in wonderful Greece ! HFF, Jaap ! Have a nice weekend !
6 years ago

Graham Chance said:

Impressive fortress Jaap and beautiful views from the top. So, you didn't count the steps on your way up? ;-)
6 years ago

Edward Bowthorpe said:

Beautiful shot Jaap,eddie,
6 years ago ( translate )

Guy Bacca (guybac) said:

Belles vues sur la ville et la sortie du port prises depuis la forteresse....... Superbe ciel bleu et lumière
Bonne fin de semaine
6 years ago ( translate )

Rosalyn Hilborne said:

Wonderful sunny picture and great PiP's
Enjoy your weekend. Best wishes :)
6 years ago

Jean said:

Gorgeous clouds and lovely calm sea.
6 years ago

Roger (Grisly) said:

Stunning vista and a great series of shots Jaap
6 years ago

tiabunna said:

Excellent images and interesting information, Jaap. HFF and have a great weekend.
6 years ago ( translate )

Madeleine Defawes said:

Superbes images !
Have a nice weekend
6 years ago ( translate )

Adele said:

A wonderful Mediterranean image Jaap!
Have a great weekend
6 years ago ( translate )

Ghislaine Girardot said:

MAGNIFIQUE !!
6 years ago ( translate )