HISTORY OF
NAFPLIO
The area
surrounding Nafplion has been inhabited since ancient times though
little sign of this remains within the town. The town has been a
stronghold at several times in history.The first of the visible
fortification, on the Akronafplia, was built by the Byzantines. It
was subsequently occupied by the French crusaders of the
Principality of Achaea, then in 1377 the Venetians arrived and
built the Castle of Bourtzi in the 15th century. Shortly after, the
city, along with the rest of the Morea, was captured by the
Ottomans. The Venetians returned in 1685, and strengthened the city
by building the castle of Palamidi, which was in fact the last
major construction of the Venetian empire overseas.During the Greek
War of Independence, Nafplion was a major Ottoman stronghold and
was besieged for a whole year by Theodoros Kolokotronis. After its
capture, because of its strong fortifications, it became the seat
of the provisional governments of Greece. Kapodistrias made it the
official capital of Greece in 1829.After his assassination there in
1831 a period of anarchy followed, until the arrival of King Otto
and the establishment of the new Kingdom of Greece. Nafplion
remained the capital of the kingdom until 1834, when King Otto
decided to move the capital to Athens.
Nafplion today is a port, with fishing and transport ongoing,
although the primary source of local employment currently is
tourism, with two beaches on the other side of the peninsula from
the main body of the town and a large amount of local
accommodation.
THE
CACHE
The cache,is
a black film canister and is located at the area of the clock tower
of Acronafplia not far away from the old city and the port of
Nafplio.You can go there by foot or by any means of
transportation.From there you can enjoy a great view to Bourtzi and
all the city of Nafplio. It contains a declaration in English,some
logsheets and a small pencil but bring you own just in case.
STEALTH MODE REQUIRED and please leave
the canister exactly as you found it.