Palamidi Castle & Archeological Museum
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Port
Nafplion, Greece
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Activity Level
Moderate Activity
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$100
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 2 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Looming grandly over the city of Nafplion, the first capital of the Hellenic Republic, the massive fortified area known as the Palamidi is perched on a crag over 700 feet high. Palamidi has commanding views of the town, the harbor and the Argive Plain. It consists of three self-contained castles linked by vaults, corridors and secret passages. The city's symbol, the Lion of St Mark, appears over the entrances -- a reminder of its Venetian origin.
You will enjoy a guided tour and some free time to enjoy the magnificent sweeping views that surround you before descending by coach to the town of Náfplion.
Enter the Archaeological Museum, situated in an imposing stone-built Venetian structure that covers and encases central Syntagma Square on its west side. It was first built in 1713, during the second reign of the Venetians under the Naval Proveditore Augustine Sagredo, to be used as the navy's depository. It is widely acknowledged as being one of the best well-preserved Venetian structures in all of Greece. The museum's permanent exhibit ranges along two halls of the same façade within the building's two floors and is then historically divided into several themes, from the remotest pre-historical exhibit to the period of antiquity. The museum demonstrates the mark of every civilization setting foot in the region. Enjoy a guided tour of the museum, followed by a leisurely stroll through the Náfplion's Old Town .
Please note: Wear comfortable walking shoes. Shade is limited; to avoid sunburn, wear light, long clothing suitable for use as a cover-up. Bring a hat and sunglasses; wear biodegradable/reef-safe sunscreen. Bring bottled water.