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	Greece:Nauplion The First Capital
		Nauplion is a moderate size town in the mid eastern Peloponnese of
		Because of this fact fierce battles were fought off of its shores during the war of independence, and then political battles were fought here until the capital was moved to Athens in 1834.
		Nauplion will not let people forget it was the first capital though, when you drive in to the town, you see signs reminding you of that fact.
	members.tripod.com /apollophotos/photos/greece/nauplion/index.html (573 words)

	Nauplion
		Venetian Fort in Bay of Nauplion -- Nauplion
		View of Bay of Nauplion from Fortress of Palamidi -- Nauplion
		Nauplion and bay from Fortress of Palamidi -- Nauplion
	oncampus.richmond.edu /academics/classics/photos/nauplion.html (74 words)

	Traveling to Greece? We're your hotels, cruises specialists
		Nauplion is 120 km southwest of Athens in Peloponnese.It is built in the east end of Argolicos gulf.
		Nauplion was the first capital of the Greek State after the War of Independence in 1821.
		Nauplion is situated at the east end of Acrponauplia peninsula.The first inhabitants were settled here between the 3rd and 2nd centuries B.
	www.destinationgreece.com /LocationInfo.asp?Location=Nauplion (203 words)

	Greekhoneymoon.com - Coast...
		Oraia (beautiful) is the word Greeks use to describe Nauplion, which fell to the Venetians in the late 14th century, was held by the Turks from 1540 to 1686, again by the Venetians until 1715, and then again by the Turks to 1822, when it was finally captured by the Greeks.
		Nauplion is indeed beautiful and deserves at least a leisurely day of your undivided attention.
		At the excavated part of the lower acropolis a significant discovery was made; two parallel tunnels, roofed in the same way as the galleries on the east and south sides, start within the acropolis and extend under the walls, leading to subterranean cisterns that ensured a continuous water supply.
	www.greekhoneymoon.com /coast.html (6346 words)

	Nauplion and Epidauros
		Our first stop after leaving Piraeus was the Peleponnesian city of Nauplion.
		Our ship was moored at Nauplion, which was once under the control of Venice.
		The Palamidi has a commanding view of the harbor at Nauplion, including the Silver Wind.
	homepage.mac.com /hmhalff/Other_Travels/Adriatic/pages/24.html (163 words)

	Thomson Holidays - Holidays in Nauplion
		Cupped into the northern corner of the Argolic Gulf, Nauplion is almost can't-believe-your-eyes pretty.
		Yet although it was modern Greece's first capital after the country was liberated from the Turks in 1828, it's the Venetian occupation of the 14th and 17th centuries that have left their biggest stamp on the town.
		Find the cheapest late deals to Nauplion leaving in the next six weeks.
	www.thomson.co.uk /destinations/europe/greece/nauplion/holidays-nauplion.html (292 words)

	Nauplion
		With its marble pavements, looming castles and remarkable homogeneous architecture, Nauplion (Náfplio) is the most elegant town in mainland Greece.
		Defended to the south by the Akronafplía and Palamídi fortresses and to the north by Bourtzi castle, the town occupies the northern side of a peninsula at the head of the Argolic Gulf.
		The westernmost castle of the Akronafplía, the "Caste of the Greeks", was Nauplion's ancient acropolis and is now home to the clock tower, a major landmark.
	www.grisel.net /nauplion.htm (353 words)

	Itinerary
		Nauplion serves as our departure point for excursions to Tiryns and Mycenae, two celebrated centers of the Mycenaean civilization that flourished 4,500 years ago.
		Its ruins are dominated by the fourth-century theater, one of the best-preserved Classical buildings in Greece, which features unusually perfect acoustics—the slightest whisper or coin drop from the orchestra is clearly audible from all of its 14,000 seats.
		Depart Nauplion this morning for the ancient town of Sparta, from where we take an excursion to Mistra, a complete Byzantine town facing ancient and modern Sparta, and often described as the Byzantine Pompeii.
	www.ps.uci.edu /~markm/e835/hc/itin.htm (786 words)

	Nauplion, Greece
		Currently, the most commonly used English spelling is Náfplio although the accent is often omitted, giving Nafplio.
		Many sources, especially those dealing with the ancient city, refer to it by its Latin name of Nauplion.
		In other languages it is known variously as Nauplia, Navplion, Nauplio, Nafplion and Anapli.
	www.creekin.net /c3736-n73-nauplion-greece.html (535 words)

	Spirit of Adventure \| Ancient Mediterranean Empires \| Nauplion, Greece (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Nauplion is a moderate size town in the Peloponnese region of Greece, it’s rocky shores looking out over the calm blue waters of the Argolic Gulf.
		Immerse yourself in the rich history of Nauplion on an included walking excursion, visitng the Venetian Fortress of Palamadi and the church of St Spyridon’s.
		Palamídi Fortress, the largest such complex in Greece, lies on a high hill to the east of Acronauplia, and was first fortified by the Venetians during the second Venetian occupation of the area (1686-1715).
	www.adventurecruising.co.uk /showDay.asp?departureID=00E79F48-550F-4990-A5F4-F871FF7D37E7&seq=5 (314 words)

	Vagabond Traveler
		There is one train a day to Tripoli and one a day to Nauplion, a train that I was hopping to catch by noon.
		I bought a ticket for Nauplion and a Greek pastry and had a very short wait for the hourly bus making the trek to the southern part of the Peloponnese.
		Nauplion is on the coast and was a major stop for the Venetians.
	home.comcast.net /~vagabondtraveler/journals/oly-erm.html (2519 words)

	Mainland Marvels > Greece > Passing the Torch: Olympic Origins
		Drive to the charming port town of Nauplion, the first capital of modern Greece.
		En route stop to visit the Corinth Canal, ancient Corinth and Epidauros, the sanctuary of Asklepios, the god of medicine, known for its ancient theater which is still in use.
		If you would like a quiet morning in Nauplion, you may depart around noon to drive to Olympia.
	www.hellenicadventures.com /dynamic/itinerary.php?itinerary_id=2 (496 words)

	Itinerary
		Nauplion; visit to Mycenae; Lion's Gate, citadel, treasury of Atreus; visit to Iraion (Argive Heraion).
		Nauplion; visit to Argos; Visit to Epidauros; sancturary of Aesclepius and theatre.
		Depart Nauplion for Piraeus; visit to Tyrins, citadel; visit to Corinth, temple of Apollo and museum.
	www.arch.mcgill.ca /prof/castro/arch379/summer2005/itinerary.html (418 words)

	Self Drive Classical Tours of Mainland Greece
		This old city with its picturesque streets and waterfront, neoclassic houses with their wooden balconies cascading with flowers is like a fairyland.
		Athens (1+1), Nauplion (1), Olympia (1), Delphi (1), Kalambaka (1).
		Athens (1+1), Nauplion (1), Olympia (1), Delphi (1), Kalambaka (1), Thessaloniki (2).
	www.travelinechatours.com /sdrive.htm (1337 words)

	A two centre guided walking holiday in Delphi and Nauplion, Greece - HF Holidays
		The remaining five nights are spent in the attractive coastal town of Nauplion on the Gulf of Agolis.
		Time to explore the attractive town of Nauplion or take a boat trip along the coast to Tolon or visiti Argos and Tiryns.
		According to legend, Mycenae was founded by Perseus, the slayer of the gorgon Medusa, and later fell into the hands of Atreus.
	www.hfholidays.co.uk /classicwalking/greece/index.asp (1415 words)

	Dario-NAUPLION
		The author of this letter to the Doge is Bartolomeo Minio, Venetian provveditor and captain of Nauplion, Greece, from 1479-1483.
		The text and translation from BCMV Codici Cicogna Ms 2653, Dispacci a senato ed altri di sier Bartolo Minio was done by Diana Gilliland Wright and Hohn Melville Jones, and is taken with some modifications from our forthcoming book The Greek Correspondence of Bartolomeo Minio: The Nauplion Dispacci, 1479-1483.
		The territory discussed in this letter extends from the top of the bay in the center, to the end of the cape at the lower left.
	cepa.newschool.edu /~wrightd/Dario-NAUPLION.htm (930 words)

	Nafplio hotels, hotels in nafplio, accommodation in nafplio, budget accommodation in nafplio, nauplion, nafplion
		Nafplio hotels, hotels in nafplio, accommodation in nafplio, budget accommodation in nafplio, nauplion, nafplion
		Here you will find our selected list of recommend Nafplio hotels that includes
		Magical-Greece.com - Your Number 1 Internet Travel Agent for hotels in Nafplio and Greece
	www.magical-greece.com /hotels_in_nafplio.htm (112 words)

	Greece - Nauplion - Nauplion Villas
		It is often said that Nauplion is the most elegant town in mainland Greece, and, once you’ve been, you will no doubt be inclined to agree.
		Two fortresses, the Palamidi and Akronafplia, crown the headland, standing guard over tiers of red-roofed townhouses that converge on marble squares and stretch down to the waterfront.
		With the village restaurant and mini-market of Neo Roeno just five minutes’ walk away, and Nauplion just fifteen minutes by car, this is a perfect base for couples and families alike.
	www.inntravel.co.uk /greece/nauplion.htm (339 words)

	St. Olaf College \| Northfield, Minnesota, USA
		After lunch, visit the remains of the ancient city fortress of Mycenae including the palace, Lion's Gate, royal tombs, Tomb of Atreus and the new Archaeological Museum of Mycenae.
		Group dinner in a local taverna and overnight in Nauplion.
		Depart Nauplion via private coach to the city of Tiryns, where we visit the Cyclopean walls and the remains of the city.
	www.stolaf.edu /cll/travel/europe/greeceitinerary.html (655 words)

	Nauplion Love, Nauplion Romance at Matchmaker.com
		Whether you are looking for a friend, long term relationship or marriage our web site allows you to find that special someone.
		Find Nauplion romance can be fun and easy with matchmaker search and communication features.
		From profile tips to decoding emails to getting through that first face-to-face meeting, compare notes with other online daters right here at matchmaker.com.
	www.matchmaker.com /mm/love/greece-nauplion6.htm (294 words)

	itingreece.html (Site not responding. Last check: )
		In the morning we'll drive to Nauplion, but there is an option to again visit Arachovia, which you'll find hard to leave the previous day.
		We're changing locale today, driving to Nauplion beyond the Gulf of Corinth to the Gulf of Argolikas on the Aegean.
		Nauplion to Elouda on Crete via Athens and Herklion.
	www1.minn.net /~jklobe/itingreece.html (764 words)

	DALIANES WORLDWIDE TRAVEL PRESENTS SEEING GREECE FROM THE INSIDE-OUT (Site not responding. Last check: )
		This morning our motorcoach takes us to the harbor to board a local ferryboat to the Peloponesse where we continue our drive to the town of Nauplion, perhaps the most "classy" small city in Greece.
		After the Greek Revolution between 1829 and 1834, Nauplion served as the first capital of Greece.
		Visit the Beehive tombs, the Treasury of Atreus, Lion Gate, Europe's oldest known monument, the remains of Agamemnon's Royal Palace, and the impressive fortifications of the Citadel.
	www.dalianes.com /GreeceInsideOut/greece2005.htm (872 words)

	Crown Peters Travel - Greece Tour Options
		Continue to the lovely port town of Nauplion.
		Day 2 - Breakfast at hotel and morning at leisure in Nauplion.
		Depart for Epidaurus to visit the 4th century B.C. amphitheatre famous for its perfect acoustics.
	www.crownpeters.com /tours/options/argolis2.html (85 words)

	Walking Holidays to Greece - brought to you by Shenfield Travel
		Parnassus and Gulf of Argolis + Delphi and Nauplion
		The remaining four nights are spent in the attractive coastal town of Nauplion on the Gulf of Argolis.
		The hotel is located in central Nauplion, 100m from the waterfront.
	www.shenfieldtravel.co.uk /walking06.htm (1402 words)

	Odyssey Tours
		After our visit to this restorative place we will return to Nauplion where you can leisurely spend the afternoon strolling through the old Venetian village.
		In the morning we will depart Nauplion and drive towards the North West corner of the Peloponnese to visit the site of Olympia, which has a magnificent collection of statues and friezes in its spectacular museum, including the friezes of the 12 Labours of Heracles from the temple of Zeus.
		We will then visit the site where the ruins of the temple of Hera and Zeus, the stadium and treasuries are located; the site of the first Olympic Games in 776 BCE commemorated by the eternal flame, which today lights the torch for the modern games.
	www.astrosynthesis.com.au /odysseytours.html (2008 words)

	Simply Travel Destinations (Site not responding. Last check: )
		No new building has been permitted since 1902 and none of the handful of cafés, tavernas and the little jewellery and gift shops within the town are allowed any garish signs or bright lights to advertise their fare.
		An air of supreme serenity reigns here, especially in the evenings when the day-trippers have left and the town belongs once again to the locals and the few visitors privileged enough to be staying inside the ancient town walls.
		Much of the laid-back charm of Nauplion as we find it today dates from the early 19th century, when it enjoyed brief fame as the first capital of modern Greece after the liberation of the country from Turkish occupation in 1828.
	www.simplytravel.co.uk /st/sun/viewSelectedDestination.do?destinationCode=003215 (452 words)

	Skidmore College Odyssey - Itinerary (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The picturesque harbor town of Nauplion overlooking the Aegean Sea will be our next stop.
		Our second day in Nauplion will focus on the ancient sites of Mycenae, the legendary city of King Agamemnon, and Epidaurus, the ancient shrine of Asklepios god of medicine.
		The temple has all but disappeared, but the 4th century B.C. theatre is one of the best preserved in Greece.
	www.skidmore.edu /academics/classics/odyssey2000/Itinerary.html (314 words)

	Greece and The Aegean Hidden Greece - EuroVista Tours
		Our first stop today is at the Corinth Canal, begun in 1882, and which today provides a shortcut for ships across the isthmus that joins the Peloponnese to mainland Greece.
		Next we visit Nemea where Hercules slayed a lion thus completing the first of his labours and it’s here we sample some of the full-bodied red wine known locally as “the blood of Hercules”.
		Nauplion is a charming old town occupying a delightful situation.
	www.europeshoppe.com.au /Eurovista/greece/greece_the_aegean_hidden_greece.shtml (2488 words)

	Vagabond Traveler
		The drive takes you through some very scenic hills, with nothing more than goats to break the monotony of vegetation.
		It took me about 2 hours to get to Nauplion.
		Nauplion is one of my favorite cities in Greece.
	home.comcast.net /~vagabondtraveler/journals/carrental.html (1167 words)

	WVIA Public Television and Radio Presents: Exploring Greece and its Islands
		Your guided visit includes a tour of the sanctuary of Zeus and the Olympic Stadium, where the first Olympic Games were held in 776 BC.
		Spend the day experiencing the seaside charms of Nauplion.
		Your visit includes the old town and the imposing Palamedes Fort, situated high atop the city, with commanding views over the town and the Argolic Gulf.
	www.collettevacations.com /group/wvia/greece.cfm (914 words)

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