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Near to Navplio you can find the Mikena and Epidaurus archeological sights, which are known worldwide from the ancient Greek history. They are also one of the symbols, which attract tourists to Peloponnese.

When you leave Nevplio you should take the road towards Epidaurus, so you can make a stop there and then after that you can continue to Athens on the sea-shore road. Even though there are many turns, the sights, which appear in front of your eyes, compensate the slow driving.

The island fortress Bourtzi

This is a small island across from Navplio, on which is built the Bourtzu fortress when the city was under the Venetian occupation. During the first years after the creation of the Greek country, the little castle was used a prison for the ones sentenced to death. The Navplio citizens hated those prisoners and wanted to isolate them. During the 50’s and 70’s, the building was used a s a hotel, where many celebrities have stayed. Bourtzi can be visited only from the beginning of spring until the end of fall. For four Euros you can get a boat from the port, which will take you to the fortress. The price also includes a half hour tour around the beautiful Navplio coves. During summer, many concerts are organized in the fortress – incredible experience both for performers and fans.

Baroque style Palamidi castle

Palamidi was built in 1686 on the highest hill, east of the city, which is 216 meters high, by the Venetians.

The most important sights are three: the castle, which has eight towers surrounded by walls; the “Saint Andrei” temple, which is inside the castle and the Kolokotronis prison.

Ticket prices: ?4; ?2 (with discount)

Mikena – necropolis with golden masks

25 km before Navplio is the ancient city of Mokena (date from 17 BC). The city was found by the German archeologist Henry Schliman, who also found the location of ancient Troy. He brought out to the surface priceless treasures from the necropolis of the city – the dead were placed in hewed out rock tombs, their faces were covered with golden masks, and they were wearing valuable shields. Symbol of the city has become the Lion Gate, which leads to the six king graves, among which are the ones of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra.

If you want to get there, you can take a bus, which leaves from Argos.

Ticket price: ?8, ?4 (with discount)

The ancient Epidaurus theatre and the healing center of God Asclepius