Palamidi (Greek: Παλαμήδι) is a fortress to the east of the Acronauplia in the town of Nafplio in the Peloponnese region of southern Greece. Nestled on the crest of a 216-metre (709 ft) high …

Sep 22, 2025 · What is Palamidi in Nafplio? Palamidi stands as a jaw-dropping Venetian fortress perched high above Nafplio, drawing thousands of history buffs and adventure travelers each …

The imposing Palamidi, the watchful guardian of Nafplio at 216 m high, is considered the largest and best-preserved castle of the Venetian era in Greece. The steep hill was named after the …

Palamidi Castle is located on the hill Palamidi of Nafplion at a height of 216 meters at a strategic point for the control of the Argolic Gulf. It is the best preserved castle and is considered one of …

For those who want to learn more about Palamides: The physician and astronomer Palamides, son of Nafplios and Isioni and grandson of Poseidon, was a hero of the Trojan War.

Jun 26, 2021 · Standing 216 meters above sea level and overlooking the Argolic Gulf, the Palamidi Fortress is a remarkable example of Venetian Baroque architecture. Despite its size, the Fortress of Palamidi was completed in just three years, from 1711 to 1714.

Palamidi is a huge, well-maintained and probably the best castle in Greece and the finest sample of the Venetian fortifications in Greece. It was built in 1714 by the Venetians, within the record …

Most people who visit Palamidi, only stroll around on the north side, but if you have time, walk upwards to see the castle's southern parts. Here's more of the impressive architecture, like the …

One of the most well preserved fortresses of Greece is the impressive Palamidi. Built during the 2nd Venetian Occupation in the end of the 17th century it is one of the most complete …

Palamidi is a fortress to the east of the Acronauplia in the town of Nafplio in the Peloponnese region of southern Greece. Nestled on the crest of a 216-metre high hill, the fortress was built …