Nafplio Evi F. Rallia Primary Experimental Schools School year: 2018/19 Class: E-ST
Geography Nafplio is a town in north-eastern Peloponnese. It is the capital of the regional unity of Argolida and the seat of the Municipality of Nafplio, as well as the main port of the eastern Peloponnese.
Climate The weather in Nafplio is quite mild throughout the year, making it one of the most popular holiday destinations for every seasons.
History During the antiquity, Nafplio was the town Nauplia. According to mythology, the settler of the town was Nauplios, son of Poseidon and Amymonis. Nafplio was an autonomous city until the 7th century BC, when it was conquered by the nearby city Argos, with King Damokratis, according to Pausanias. Nafplio was the capital of the Greek country during the years 1828-1833. Nafplio’s landmarks are
Bourtzi
Î’urtzi or kastelli according to the Venetians, or Thalasopirgos during the war of 1821, is a small island in front of the port of Nafplio.
Nafplio Castle: Palamidi The "Five Brothers" bastion is located on the northwestern slope of Akronafplia and owes its name to the five guns of the same size that strengthened its defense.
Christmas in Nafplio
On Christmas day a carnival takes place in the Constitution Square. The carnival finishes with a great parade and at the end of the carnival the crowd burns the King of the Carnival.
Easter in Nafplio On Saturday, just a day before Easter Sunday, the residents make an effigy of Judah, and on Easter day they burn it.
Sightseeing Interesting places to visit in Nafplio: Αkronafplia Old town Burtzi Palamidi War museum Archaeological museum ST. Spyridon's Church
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