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View from Palamidi, Nafplion
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The castle of Palamidi lies on a high hill (216m. a.s.l.) to the east of Akronafplia in the town of Náfplio. It was first fortified by the Venetians during the second Venetian occupation of the area (1686-1715). It is a typical baroque fortress, based on the plans of the engineers Giaxich and Lasalle. In 1715 it was captured by the Turks and remained under their control until 1822, when it was liberated by the Greeks.
In addition it is also the location of the prison of Kolokotronis. One of the bastions, the so-called "Miltiades" was used as the prison cell of Theodoros Kolokotronis, a hero of the Greek Revolution.
Nauplio and Bourtzi Castle from Palamidi, Image from the NL Wilkipedia [Source]
Palamidi and Nauplion are named after Palamedes and his father Nauplios of Greek Mythology
Castle of Palamidi at Nauplion
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