Palamidi

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View from Palamidi, Nafplion
View from Palamidi, Nafplion
Palamidi fortress seen from the Nafplio waterfront
Palamidi fortress seen from the Nafplio waterfront

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.

the fortress from below
the fortress from below

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.

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