Palamidi Fortress
Παλαμήδι
A Baroque hilltop fortress built by the Venetians between 1711 and 1714. Climbing nearly a thousand steps gives views over Nafplio's old town and the Argolic Gulf.
Palamidi Fortress stands on a hilltop 216 m above sea level and was built by the Venetians. It contains eight bastions that are independent of one another yet mutually protective, and it is one of the best-preserved Venetian fortresses in Europe. It was once used as a prison after the War of Independence. From the old town, along the Alvanitia Street side, you can climb the legendary '999 steps' (in reality about 850) in 30 to 40 minutes. You can also drive to the entrance at the back of the hill. Tickets cost about 8 euros, halved in winter. It is advisable to climb in the morning and bring plenty of water.
Opening hours
Summer approx. 08:00–19:30; winter approx. 08:30–15:30
Nearby sights
- Arvanitia Beach & Promenade
- Church of Agios Spyridon
- Komboloi Museum
- Peloponnesian Folklore Foundation Museum
- Nafplio Old Town
- Lion of the Bavarians
- Syntagma Square
- Archaeological Museum of Nafplio