One of the most important medieval castles in Greece and also one of the most beautiful castles in the world.
Take some time to climb up the abandoned houses and crenellations on top of the city.
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Fortress of Palamidi
Fortress of Palamidi, Nafplio 211 00, Greece
Palamidi is a castle above the town of Nafplio in the Peloponnese region Greece. Is also where the Greek Hero of Kolokotronis was imprisoned with access in the actual cell. There is parking space or you can climb your way up the 857 steps. Unique view from
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Built in 1260 AD by the Venetians. They used materials from buildings and the temples from ancient Greece era. You can see pieces from the ancient temple of Athena used. Unfortunately you can not enter the site but you can still admire the unique way and materials
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