And here, in the metropolitan church of Agios Georgios, the history of modern Greece gives a strong “presence”: this is where the funeral of Old Patras Germanos, Dimitrios Ypsilantis and Ioannis Kapodistrias took place
Wherever you find yourself, in the center admiring the Venetian architecture or on the beach taking leisurely walks, you will find that the old town of Nafplion is the perfect romantic escape – just 2 hours from Athens.
The Venetian castle of Nafplion, a trademark of the Greeks’ struggle for freedom, combines a uniquely impressive view, endless romance and vivid images of the past, deservingly earning a place among the most attractive destinations in Greece.
