Running up 999 steps to Palamidi Fortress in Nafplio, Greece
Set high above the city of Nafplio GREECE, this was the last fortress built by the Venetians.
Palamidi castle Fortress, Nafplio, Greece
Palamidi (Greek: Παλαμήδι) is a fortress to the east of the Acronauplia in the town of Nafplio in the Peloponnese region of southern Greece. Nestled on the crest of a 216-metre high hill, the fortress was built by the Venetians during their second occupation of the area (1686–1715).
The fortress was a very large and ambitious project, but was finished within a relatively short period from 1711 until 1714. 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 captured by the Greeks.
The eight bastions of the fortress were originally named after the Venetian provveditori. However, when it fell to the Ottoman Empire, the bastions were given Turkish names. Lastly, when the Greeks overthrew the Turks the bastions were renamed after ancient Greek leaders and heroes (Epaminondas, Miltiades, Leonidas, Phocion, Achilles, Themistocles. The two remaining bastions were named after St. Andrew (Agios Andreas) and the French Philhellene Robert who died in battle on the Acropolis of Athens. The Miltiades, was used as a prison and among its walls was also held Theodoros Kolokotronis, hero of the Greek Revolution.
The fortress commands an impressive view over the Argolic Gulf, the city of Náfplio and the surrounding country. There are 913 steps in the winding stair from the town to the fortress. However, to reach the top of the fortress there are over one thousand. Locals in the town of Nafplion will say there are 999 steps to the top of the castle[citation needed], and specials can be found on menus that incorporate this number to catch a tourist's eye.
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The fortress of Palamidi is a true architectural masterpiece and probably the best castle in Greece and the finest sample of the Venetian fortifications in Greece.This fort was built during the Venetian occupation in the early 19th century and consists of eight bastions, 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. The Venetians named the bastions by ancient Greek names, such as Leonidas, Miltiades, Achilles, Themistocles, to give emphasis on the strenght of the castle.
Exploring Ancient Venetian Tunnels & The Palamidi Castle of Nafplio, Greece!
Josh Sigurdson explores the dark, ancient tunnels of Nafplio Greece, said to have been built by the Venetians incorporating walls thousands of years old into their design.
Following the exhausting climb through the dark tunnels, Josh climbs to the top of the mountain which houses the Palamidi Castle/fortress!
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This fortress overlooks Nafplio and the Aegean Sea. It is so quiet and beautiful up here.
Palamidi Fortress high above Nafplio, Greece
One of the best fortresses we have ever visited in Europe. Spectacular views of beautiful Nafplio, Greece below. More importantly, so much of the fortress has been preserved & there is so much to explore throughout. Venetian-built fortress built in the 18th century by the Venetians. We spent more time there than we imagined, because it was one wonderful discovery after another. Nafplio is also known as Nafplion - it was the early Greek capital before Athens became the designated one.
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Palamidi is the fortress that dominates the city, in the sense that it almost floats on a steep hill (216 m) over Nafplio. Between 1711 and 1714 the Venetians built the castle and this is in fact the final fortress of importance the Venetians built outside their own country. It’s also considered one of the most impressive. In 1715, one year after completion, the Turks defeated the castle.
Κάστρο Παλαμήδι, Νάυπλιο / Palamidi Castle, Nafplio, Greece
Το Παλαμήδι είναι ένα από τα ωραιότερα κάστρα της Ελλάδας και το μεγαλύτερο και καλύτερα διατηρημένο φρουριακό συγκρότημα της Ενετοκρατίας.
Ολοκληρώθηκε το 1714 σε χρόνο-ρεκόρ μόλις λίγων ετών για να εξυπηρετήσει τις στρατιωτικές και ναυτικές επιχειρήσεις των Βενετσιάνων εκείνης της εποχής.
Ακολουθεί τη φυσική γραμμή του λόφου και γίνεται ένα με το τοπίο γύρω του απόλυτα σεβόμενο το χώρο αλλά και το σκοπό που είχε αναλάβει να εξυπηρετήσει. Διατηρείται σε άριστη κατάσταση και αποτελεί ένα από τα σπουδαιότερα επιτεύγματα της βενετσιάνικης οχυρωματικής αρχιτεκτονικής.
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Palamidi is a fortress to the east of the Acronauplia in the town of Nafplio in the Peloponnese region of southern Greece. Nestled in the crest of a 216 metre high hill, the fortress was built by Venetians during their second occupation of the area.
Year built: 1714
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The fortress of Palamidi towers over the city of Nafplio in Greece on a 216 m high rock. The over a long distance visible fortress on the Palamidi hill was built under Venetian rule and is named after the Greek mythical hero Palamedes. Palamidi is one three fortresses in Nafplio, others are the Akronauplia fortress on the castle hill above the old town and the Bourtzi on a little island at the entrance of the port. Palamidi fortress can be reached by a stairway with 999 steps or by car.
Nafplio gained in importance in the Byzantine Empire. The Ottoman power in Nafplio was ended after a one-year siege by Theodors Kolokotronis, a Greek freedom fighter.
Because he behaved very oppositional opposite the Allies and the future king, he was sentenced to death for high treason. Later the verdict was changed to 20 years custody and after the new king came into power, Kolokotronis was granted amnesty. Nevertheless Kolokotronis spent a year in this inhumane cell in the Palamidi fortress, which still can be seen today. He died highly respected in Athens seven years later.
From the Palamidi one has a wonderful view over the city of Nafplio.
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Die Palamidi-Festung thront auf einem Felsen 216 m über der Hafenstadt Nafplio, Griechenland.
Die weithin sichtbare Festung auf dem Palamidi Hügel wurde unter venezianischer Herrschaft erbaut und ist nach dem griechischen Sagenhelden Palamedes benannt. Der Palamidi ist eine von drei Festungen in Nafplio, daneben gibt es noch die Festung Akronauplia auf dem Burgberg über der Altstadt und den Bourtzi auf ener kleinen Insel am Eingang des Hafens. Man erreicht die Palamidi-Festung über 999 Stufen oder mit dem Auto.
Nafplio gewann erst im byzantinischen Reich an Bedeutung. Die osmanische Herrschaft in Nafplio wurde von Theodoros Kolokotronis, einem griechischen Freiheitskämpfer und Partisanenführer nach einjähriger Belagerung beendet.
Nachdem er sich den Alliierten und dem zukünftigen König gegenüber sehr oppositionell verhielt, wurde er erst wegen Hochverrats zum Tode verurteilt. Danach wurde das Urteil jedoch auf 20 Jahre Haft geändert und beim Regierungsantritt des Königs ganz erlassen. Dennoch verbrachte Kolokotronis ein Jahr in dieser menschenunwürdigen Zelle in der Palamidi Festung, die man heute noch sehen kann. Er starb sieben Jahre später hochgeachtet in Athen.
Vom Palamidi hat man einen wunderschönen Blick über Nafplio.
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Palamidi (Greek: Παλαμήδι) is a fortress to the east of the Acronauplia in the town of Nafplio in the Peloponnese region of southern Greece. Nestled on the crest of a 216-metre high hill, the fortress was built by the Venetians during their second occupation of the area (1686–1715).
The fortress was a very large and ambitious project, but was finished within a relatively short period from 1711 until 1714. 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 captured by the Greeks.
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